19 Oct 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1991
Page
1
Iowa City debate over American Indian mascots resurfaces as a historic page in a broader Native mascot controversy. The item notes related coverage in two Keokuk County towns and directs readers to page 1B for details.
The Statler Brothers delivered a toe-tapping, hand-clapping show for a small Cedar Rapids crowd last night at the Five Seasons Center. Review notes lively performance and strong audience response.
Kevin Taylor apologized Friday for stealing almost $60,000 from the University of Iowa. His wife said she did not know he took the money. The judge said more time is needed to render a sentence. Details on page 6B.
An AIDS conference in Waterloo heard that nearly 45 percent of people with AIDS are minorities including African Americans Hispanics Asian Americans Pacific Islanders and American Indians. Attendees were told how minority communities could join the battle against the disease. Details on page 2B.
Snow fell Friday around Spillville and Rock Rapids with up to 3 inches in Estherville and a light inch in Rock Rapids. Central Iowa saw a quarter inch at Spillville while Eastern Iowa endured hail and sleet, with temperatures near 47 turning warmer by midweek.
The United States and Soviet Union announced an October 30 start for a broad Mideast peace conference with Bush and Gorbachev attending in Madrid. The talks aim to resolve the Arab Israeli conflict and discuss Palestinian self rule under a land-for-peace framework.
Pomerantz says regents will set tuition as they see fit. Arnould hints lawmakers may intervene next session if a 9 percent increase is approved. He notes it may be a smaller rise, but still keeps Iowa’s in state under Big Ten lows.
A Paris court refused to order removal of 1,300 Benetton billboards showing a priest kissing a nun. A Catholic lobby claimed offense, but judges ruled the ad does not amount to anti Christian racism and the displays remain until next Monday.
A lighthearted note on parents integrating classical music into home and school curricula to foster appreciation for composers like Bach, reflecting a growing trend in education and family life.
Linn County Civil Defense Director Victor Root resigns after threats of removal amid criticism from J D Smith and Rita Huber. Assistant Director Mike Ster to serve as interim director. board chair Smith seeks extension of Ster’s interim term and a search for a permanent successor to Root. Archibald remains on the board as he steps down from chair.
Betty Frieberg 43 of southeast Iowa pleaded not guilty on murder charges after her husband Harold Frieberg 59 was found shot four times and dismembered on their Batavia farm. Autopsy noted limbs and organs removed and possible use of a power saw. Bond $500000. No trial date set.
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