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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1992
Page
1
A statement assigns the responsibility for economic policy to Bill Clinton, naming him as the person in charge of shaping economic strategy. The remark underscores his expected influence within the policy framework.
In Cedar Rapids both candidates Jean Lloyd-Jones and Charles Grassley clashed over how many debates they should hold. Lloyd-Jones asked Grassley to agree to more debates after a forum last month, with a Des Moines debate set for November 2.
Bob Boock transformed 10 acres of former cattle land near Wheatland into a wildlife haven with two ponds and 50 species of shrubs and trees. The project proves skeptics wrong and details appear on page 1B.
An 18 year old University of Iowa freshman Anita Verma of Lincoln Nebraska died after becoming ill in her dormitory room on Sunday night. Authorities say foul play is not suspected and test results today should reveal the cause of death. Details continued on page 2B.
The article notes that major firms financed both presidential and single vice presidential debate sessions, offering a rare chance to influence the political process. Details appear on page 7D.
Iowa sophomore Harold Jasper emerges as a versatile threat. He leads in yards per catch and punt returns, is tied for the team lead in touchdown receptions, and ranks second in kickoff returns and all purpose yards. He says the surge surprised even him. Details on page 1D.
A light comic item notes humor about laughter drawing social reactions and the idea that sharing a joke can influence how others respond, with a playful take on social dynamics.
Bill Serbousek joined Cedar Rapids police volunteers in the early years of aerial support. More than twenty years later the thrill of that first flight remains with him as neighbors recall the program in Wednesday's Gazette.
AP reports a fast paced East Lansing debate with Bush accusing Clinton of taxing the middle class while Clinton pledges not to raise taxes. Perot emphasizes his self funded bid and economic focus as the trio nears Election Day. Polls show Clinton slightly ahead, Bush around one third, Perot behind, with instant results showing Clinton as debate winner to some and Perot gaining support.
Two Iowa political analysts deem no clear winner in the final presidential debate. Clinton edged ahead at times while Bush and Perot offered sharp lines, with Perot as gadfly to debate dynamics. Both analysts say Bush’s prospects remain uncertain amid economic concerns.
Minnesota biochemist Gary Evans tested chromium picolinate on ten rats and found 80 percent survived 41 months versus all control rats, with treated rats living about one year longer. Experts caution replication is needed and note possible human implications.
Melanie Maclin, 19, sunny with celebrity after she stood up for her boyfriend amid murder accusations. She married James Maclin when he was jailed on reduced extortion and assault charges. She claims Lt. Greco and the vice unit target her, recounting a February sting and the seizure of her husband’s 1980 Cadillac DeVille.
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