14 Oct 1992
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1992
Page
1
Deputies investigated a mysterious death at a rural Muscatine County farmhouse about two miles west of West Liberty. A 30 year old male renter was found with head injuries as officers kept a gravel road off Davis Road clear while inquiries continued. Further information was promised for the morning update.
Five former directors of the failed Banc Iowa Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids are accused in a lawsuit of costing the bank more than eight million dollars. Details on page 1B.
U S workers were found to be the most productive in a study of five large industrial nations. The article notes this surprising result and directs readers to page 5C for details.
A brief note hints at a story on work stress caused by a difficult boss, with further details promised on page 6C. The item foregrounds workplace tension and the impact of management style on employee well being.
Jason Verduzco began the season as one of college football's most prolific passers. Now he's riding the Illinois bench, and Iowa Coach Hayden Fry is wondering why. Details on page 10.
A lighthearted note jokes about the difficulty of choosing who talks more the smokers or the campaigns urging them to quit. The piece plays on public health messaging with a tongue in cheek tone.
Health and Science notes in Thursday's Gazette that Iowa ground water quality and quantity are both improving. Heavy rains this year replenish shallow and deep sources used by cities and towns, aiding containment of farm pollutants.
Mark Latham wooed Pat Chambers promising marriage and led her to mortgage her home for about 15000 dollars. He vanished in mid September leaving bad checks and a string of deceit. He is accused of stealing twenty dollars from a Salvation Army canteen and told tales of a lost wife and newborn child.
The University of Iowa Homecoming Council charges a $65 entry fee for the October 23 downtown parade. Shriners refuse to pay, arguing their charity work for children's hospitals warrants a waiver, marking a repeat nonparticipation after last year.
AP reports a sharp clash in the TLANTA debate with Gore accusing Clinton of dishonesty and Quayle tagging Republicans as blind to economic suffering. Stockdale’s retort underscored outsider status as Perot’s running mate. Polls showed Clinton maintaining a lead while NBC News rating gave Gore a 50 to 32 edge over Quayle with Stockdale at 7.
Iowa experts split on the vice presidential showdown with Dan Quayle and Al Gore scoring points. James McCormick of Iowa State University says Quayle’s truth and trust theme could shift Bush campaign fortunes, while praising Gore’s polish and knowledge amid Stockdale’s shaky performance.
IDOT plans to convert to the metric system by October 1 1996 to keep federal transportation funds. Officials say road contracts will use metric specifications first and signs could follow, with public hearings possible as the nationwide switch proceeds.
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