21 Oct 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1991
Page
1
Senator Tom Harkin spoke in Iowa City attacking fellow Democrats on the Judiciary Committee and criticizing the Louisiana primary and President Bush. Details on page 5B.
Before Game 2 CBS Radio analyst Johnny Bench shared views on the Braves and catcher Greg Olson. He discussed pre pitch leadoffs as the Twins won 3 2. Details on page 1C.
When you turn on your personal computer you type little to access a file. The piece argues that graphical user interfaces make using a PC as easy as ordering from a menu. Details on page 6C.
Gazette columnist Gus Schrader travels back to Florida with stories of life taking odd turns as autumn and winter drizzle into warmth. Details on page 2A.
In Palm Beach, a 4-foot mid-19th century Italian statue titled Spring was decapitated last week. A red crayon sign on the body read reward for return of head, no questions asked, as Mimi Duncan mourns the loss of the statue kept at her home for 20 years.
The Gazette promotes agricultural support by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers in boxes at City Carton on Sixth Street, econofoods on 51st Street, and Hy-Vee on Sev enth Avenue in Marion.
A lighthearted cartoon caption notes politicians endure a pampered yet demanding life, comparing their public duties to a pampered French poodle. The joke hinges on the paradox of glamour and strain in political work.
Senate Republicans back a civil rights bill with an amendment to remove Congressional exemptions. Grassley argues Congress must be covered by laws it passes, noting limited recourse for staffers facing sexual harassment and the lack of outside remedies beyond internal ethics bodies.
The Islamic Jihad group said it would free an American hostage within 24 hours. The captives are professors Jesse Turner and Alain Steen abducted at Beirut University College on Jan 24 1987. The United Nations noted ongoing negotiations and potential prisoner swaps with Israel.
David Stanley of Muscatine and his wife Jean preach tax relief through Coun ty Tax Education Dinners and the Iowa Taxpayers Amendment. They say the amendment would cap increases to inflation and population growth and seek a statewide vote after two legislative approvals.
Washington High School principal Dr. Plagman is praised for personal attention to students like 15 year old freshman John Loshbaugh and sophomore Lynsey Anderson. The article notes his belief in knowing each student and cites his 1991 Iowa Principal of the Year honor in the Burger King Honors Excellence in Education program.
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