15 Oct 1993
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1993
Page
1
Dennis Miller, famed Weekend Update anchor on SNL for six years, says he avoids chasing fame. He prefers family life and joke writing and will perform at the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday. Details on page 2 of Weekend! Back Page 14C.
Ross Perot lambasted the North American Free Trade Agreement on WHO radio on Thursday. Details appear on page 5B.
Drugstore chains filed a lawsuit on Thursday accusing seven drug companies of price fixing. Details on page 5B. Coralville Dam inspected. The Coralville Dam passed inspection Thursday with story and photos on Back Page 14C.
A playful quip contrasts simple tasks with equally simple acts of kindness as a joke on everyday challenges. The line about giving vegetables to a baby twists the familiar saying into a light humorous observation.
Picket Fences won three top Emmy honors though ratings were low. Viewers will decide its fate as the show starts a second season, according to TV Vision in Saturday's Gazette.
U S helicopter pilot Michael Durant is carried on a stretcher from a Somali compound after 11 days as a hostage. He suffered a broken leg, cheekbone and a fractured back but appeared well and cried with joy. Durant would fly to Ramstein and then Landstuhl where his wife would join him. Nigerian prisoner Omar Shantali also released.
Iowa task force says patterns and levels suggest more flooding in spring 1994 with potential greater damage than 1993. Duane Shinn warns 80 percent chance of worst rainfall in 40 years. plan may include lowering reservoirs and hydrological maps. debate over lowering levels due to wildlife and recreation concerns.
University of Iowa researchers report three CF patients received gene therapy to restore defective protein function. The work, led by Dr. Michael Welsh with Genzyme support, marks the first transfer of a normally working gene into CF patients and aims for long term clinical improvement.
The state moves forward with meat labeling in January despite a federal judge's late ruling. Three children died and about 500 people fell ill in the outbreak. Hy-Vee manager Jerry Parker supports labeling to raise safety awareness while ISU Extension expert Jan Temple notes labels may prompt safer handling and cooking practices. Ground or chopped meat requires labeling, with a deadline of April 15.
Mr. Movies co owners Mike Johnson and Dave Andrews sue after a permit error by Marion Development Director Riley Simpson forced demolition of a nearly completed video store at 2900 block of Seventh Avenue. The building must be moved back to create an 8 foot extra setback per city ordinance. They estimate losses at 57000 dollars and have engaged a lawyer and insurer. Simpson accepts responsibility noting the error was discovered after August inquiries.
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