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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1994
Page
1
City crews respond to a scandal over alleged petty theft by public works supervisors and a chemical salesman. Chuck Perry of the Streets Department sold badges reading I don't have a city shovel and other approval slogans, aiming to defuse ridicule as arrests spanned sewer solvent purchases.
The Iowa Office of Consumer Advocate urged the Iowa Utilities Board to reject IES Utilities 4.3 percent rate increase and roll back charges by more than 42 million dollars. If approved it would cut IES proposed revenue by 63.3 million from the Cedar Rapids utility's request. Figures show a 21 million rise for 325000 customers. details cover three pricing territories and potential effects on residential bills.
A TV Vision A to Z special blends humor and seriousness on werewolves and vampires. A Decorah church move to Vesterheim Museum marks Norwegian immigrant faith commitment, notes historian. Leslie Garner Jr named Cornell's 14th president on Friday with more details on page 1B.
Linn-Mar edged No 1 City High 24 22 as a 37 yard field goal in the final five seconds decided the game. Former Hawkeye B J Armstrong led the Chicago Bulls in an exhibition against Seattle in Iowa City with details on page 1C.
A city official says morale among workers is strong despite scrutiny of a few actions. He stresses ongoing pride and service as workers continue to perform their duties and deter broad condemnation.
President Clinton announced a four country swing to the Middle East beginning in Damascus to press Israel Syria talks. He will meet President Hafez Assad and aims to accelerate negotiations while also noting a North Korea nuclear deal and the Aristide restoration as benchmarks of U.S. foreign policy. He travels amid rising voter interest ahead of the midterm elections.
Gov. Terry Branstad defends a campaign ad accusing Ed Campbell's lobbying income of lacking transparency. Bonnie Campbell aide Phil Roeder calls the move an attack and a sign Branstad is desperate. Roeder cites the Campbells' tax and disclosure records showing $867,413 income over 1991-93 and taxes of $276,631.
Transcript details show O J Simpson frustrated over funds and pace of trial as prosecutor Marcia Clark questions jurors honesty. Simpson admits distraction during attempted surrender and chain of events from the freeway chase.
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