15 Oct 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1991
Page
1
A national bond rating firm Moody's Investors Service will assess Cedar Rapids fiscal health to determine if the city maintains its triple A rating. The decision will influence interest costs on bonds used for public projects. Details on page 1B.
University of Iowa political scientists reported that nine of ten Soviets across Lithuania Russia and the Ukraine distrusted central government leaders in May and June surveys of 3 000 people, conducted before the failed August coup. Details on page 6B.
The Iowa men's basketball team targets the Big Ten championship with junior Acie Earls likely returning for 1992 93 and sophomore Chris Street insisting on high aims. Street says any goal shorter than the conference crown would be shorting themselves.
Washington Post reports Fenton Communications asks journalists to reuse or return press materials using a postage paid envelope. Nancy Fish notes about 18 packets are returned per 75 sent.
A light humor snippet notes some parents teach children by demonstrating how to operate the television remote. The joke hinges on practical training and everyday family dynamics.
Analysts say a Supreme Court reversal of Roe v. Wade could energize pro choice voters and swing Republican leaning women to the Democratic column. The issue also shapes the presidential race as key candidates take pro choice stances while the court remains conservative.
Theodore Johnson, 90, who never earned more than 14000 a year, built wealth by buying UPS stock and now donates 36 million to aid education. Scholarships target middle class families and students facing aid gaps, with priorities for disadvantaged students, the deaf, and American Indians.
Aung San Suu Kyi, under two years house arrest, receives the Nobel Peace Prize and $1 million for non-violent democracy efforts in Burma. The regime bars visitors and outside contact, with officials noting news may be hard to transmit.
Washington Post reports the Senate is poised to vote on Clarence Thomas's Supreme Court nomination with President Bush calling wavering lawmakers. Supporters cite sufficient votes from 41 Republicans and 13 Democrats including Johnston DeConcini and Boren who back confirmation, despite Anita Hill's sexual harassment allegations and a delayed vote last weekend.
Area women recount frequent harassment cases that go unreported. Branstad cites a record low process while Leach criticizes show and tell hearings. Japan notes continued harassment. readers vote on Thomas.
The Thomas confirmation fight prompted a surge of calls to Washington from Sian Americans and others. AT&T reported triple the usual long distance traffic, and Western Union saw a wave of telegrams. Iowa senators Grassley and Harkin offices were overwhelmed, with calls running two to one in favor of Thomas.
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