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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1990
Page
2
A Nebraska man ends a lawsuit against the Sheraton Hotel after its lawyer states the photo at issue does not depict him. No reason given for withdrawal. further details on page 1B.
A scientist reports a high protein high yield soybean with further testing required. The breakthrough could boost soybean quality and production while researchers await additional validation and field results.
Debby Boulet from Washington state fulfilled a childhood dream by becoming an Iowa high school football official. She recalls her dad taking her to games since age five and notes she is currently the league’s only woman referee. Details on page 5D.
Gov. Terry Branstad rejected Don Avenson's request for a fourth debate on abortion. Details on page 2B.
John Young, a 45 year old divorced convenience store manager in Safety Harbor Florida, complains no woman has responded to his car sign seeking a spouse. He says men mock the idea and even offer theirs. He has received no calls at all.
A humorous note from the paper describes a plastic surgeon known as Skycap for removing numerous bags in his work, reflecting a nickname tied to his frequent extraction of bags.
Forecasters predict northeast Iowa trees will explode into deep reds and yellows over the next two weekends. Clearing skies and mid 70s are expected by Friday with sun to Saturday and Sunday, though Monday rain may linger, and some snow flurries are possible in northern areas. Color-watchers are urged to enjoy dry days as forecasters anticipate above normal precipitation mid October.
The Senate approved a five year 500 billion package of tax increases and spending cuts by a 66 to 33 vote to avert a government shutdown. An emergency bill would reopen the government Tuesday with House approval anticipated and President Bush expected to sign.
The Security Council condemned Israel for Monday's Temple Mount shootings which left at least 19 Palestinians dead and 140 wounded. Palestinian observer Terzi urged international protection as the council weighed a draft by the PLO and non aligned movement calling for a three member fact finding commission.
Gasoline prices in Iowa reached record levels in October per a AAA survey. Self serve unleaded rose from 1.33 to 1.40 per gallon since Labor Day, with diesel at 1.46. Experts cite Middle East tensions as the driver and warn prices may rise further.
Two Cedar Rapids men, Kenneth Miller Jr. and John G. Conard, pleaded guilty in Linn District Court to cruelty to animals and conspiracy to commit second degree arson, plus first degree theft for stealing vehicles in Mount Vernon. Sentencing set for December 3. both remain jailed.
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