09 Oct 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1991
Page
1
Cedar Rapids couple Lee and Glenda Okones faced job loss in 1990 when employers closed. In 1991 they completed a Certified Nursing Assistant course and gained employment at Mercy Medical Center. Details in Neighbors magazine.
The Minnesota Opera delivered a lively performance of The Magic Flute at Coe College to an enthusiastic audience. The production drew praise for its humor and musical energy, with reviewers noting strong ensemble work and accessible staging.
Johnson County attorney investigates whether the film Taxi zum Klo shown in a University of Iowa German class last month violates Iowa obscenity laws. Details on page 2B.
Investigators in Jefferson County southeast Iowa work to identify a man found dead west of Libertyville. County Attorney Ann Taylor said the sheriff’s office is investigating the rural discovery Tuesday morning. No details on the deceased or cause of death are available.
Mike Haas says Iowa's Rose Bowl fate can swing with changes in opponents after last weekend's pounding. The column notes that neither option is settled and weeks can shift the picture. Also mentions winter car care tips and fall maintenance guidelines.
A 6-foot-4 truck driver is summoned to step into an alley as a door is locked behind him. The incident centers on a tense confrontation with a suspect described as forcing the driver to exit a vehicle.
Cedar Rapids voters named a primary field for the finance commissioner race with ex state legislator Joe Rinas and City Clerk Lyle Hanson leading the five candidates. Rinas topped the field with 34.4 percent, Hanson followed with 27.8 percent as write-ins and others trailed. Rinas and Hanson advance toward the November ballot.
The Senate postponed its vote on Clarence Thomas to allow a new week of investigation into sexual harassment allegations by Anita Hill. Thomas denies the charges while supporters press for hearings and a prompt confirmation.
Rockwell International through its Collins unit will provide autpilot flight director central maintenance integrated display and engine indication systems for 400 Ilyushin 96 M wide body airliners. First prototypes to Moscow in 1992 with finished units by 1995, aiding Aeroflot, the Soviet carrier.
Speaker Thomas Foley ordered House officials to stop helping members reverse city parking tickets. Members must now personally challenge tickets issued while on official business, ending the sergeant-at-arms handling of such cases.
The McMur rin children view their parents after a fatal crash. Terry McMurrin Jr. recalls the moment his mother reassured him and his siblings she loved them. A 2 p.m. funeral service at Troy Mills Christian Church follows visitation and burial.
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