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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1990
Page
1
A Maine hunter accused of manslaughter will face trial two years after shooting a man he believed to be a deer. The unnamed victim, a former Iowan, was killed in the incident. Details appear on page 2B.
Mike Hlas offers insights on the Hawks bowl chances and Michigan's pursuit of a No. 1 ranking. The column also discusses Colorado's controversial "5th down" TD and what it means for the season. Page 1C.
A new study reports the national prison population reached 755,425, up 6 percent in the first half of 1989. Illinois shows the largest increase among states, with findings highlighted on page 3A.
A two day Loch Ness monster search in Scotland yielded two radar blips on a sonar screen but no conclusive evidence of Nessie. Oceanscan said the object moved out of range quickly and remains unidentifiable. The 250000 pound prize from William Hill Organization was not awarded.
The Gazette highlights its commitment to the future by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to recycle papers via City Carton at 4250 Sixth St SW and Econo Foods at 1800 51st St NE.
A humorous note recalls a plastic surgeon nicknamed Skycap for removing so many bags, highlighting a quirky nickname in a lighthearted joke.
Democrats in Congress advance a modified deficit reduction plan aimed at averting a government shutdown before Tuesday. The proposal eases Medicare cuts and trims excise tax increases while keeping the overall $500 billion framework, prompting cautious GOP reactions and ongoing lobbying for House action.
Washington reports a government shutdown with Congress stalled four weeks from election day. The House floor scene devolves into boos and catcalls during debate over President Bushs veto as tourists watch and Durbin triggers ire with a sharp challenge.
Thousands formed a human chain from Lindale to Westdale malls in a pro life protest labeled Chain for Life. Organizers claimed 3000 participants with a prior rally at Greene Square Park drawing 2200, urging votes on November 6 and opposing abortion.
Kathie Swift says an Oklahoma dealer can supply cow chips at 55 cents each for the Iowa State Fair to reuse in the annual chip tossing event. Iowa officials note past Nebraska shipments lasted four years and warn a local supplier would need dry, clean material about a foot in diameter. Dale Cochran urges Iowans to enter the chip business, citing rising alfalfa and cattle numbers as favorable.
About 300 Kuwaiti officials and family, shielded by Saudi guards, conduct government business from a suite at the Al Hada Sheraton. Records sit in closets as they pace hallways, sipping coffee between long naps, while Jordanian desert refugees contrast with their stalled emirate in exile.
Maryville reports Northwest Missouri State University students embrace the electronic campus with a computer terminal in each dorm room. Senior Lynn Flaherty notes the system allows research from her dorm and reduces library trips. The program aims to streamline study life for students like Flaherty and her Des Moines origins.
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