25 Oct 1990
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1990
Page
1
The Smithereens performed last night at Carver Hawkeye Arena to a modest audience. The veteran rock band delivered a tight set that showcased their classic sound and stage energy, despite a smaller crowd.
Sally Frank becomes Drake University assistant law professor this semester after fighting to join Princeton University’s all male eating clubs. Details on page 30.
Branch manager Dan Oldenburg reports the Farm Credit Services office issued twice as many loans to farmers this year. Details are on page 7B.
Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids announced a Wednesday consolidation of all trust and investment activities into a new Investment Center located at Second Avenue and Third Street SE. Details are on page 6D.
Rep. Donald Lukens of Ohio resigns from Congress rather than face a second sexual misconduct allegation. He had been accused of making advances to a House elevator operator, after previously being convicted on a misdemeanor for sex with a 16 year old. The resignation halts the ethics probe and preserves his pension.
A humorous quip notes that many modern gyms promise fitness yet drain wallets as the only thing that seems to slim down. The remark plays on trendy facilities and the cost of membership.
The Senate backed Cedar Rapids foreign trade-zone status amid a narrow challenge from a senator with Cedar Rapids ties. President Bush's stance remains unclear as Harkin warns of possible last minute amendments in the budget bill. City officials welcomed the vote noting potential economy benefits from faster import processing.
University of Iowa College of Medicine researchers estimate universal precautions in U.S. hospitals cost 336 million in 1989 with gloves masks and other measures. They suggest earlier cost estimates underestimated and note OSHA compliance rates of 90 percent for gloves and 60 percent for other precautions.
After five months of talks congressional leaders outlined a compromise on taxes raising over 140 billion dollars over five years to reduce the deficit by 40 billion this year and 500 billion over five years The House approved the measure 380 45 and the Senate carried it by voice vote The White House said enough progress allows Bush to sign a stopgap bill to fund the government through Saturday with federal workers told to report to work as scheduled
Cedar Rapids civil rights activist Floyd Jones says the Senate failed to override President Bush's veto of the Civil Rights Act of 1990. He argues the bill would clarify employment law and reduce reliance on uncertain existing rules, while noting quotas are not the cure for discrimination.
Boston AP reports a test tube fertilization technique that bypasses ovarian limits by using donor eggs to create embryos for menopausal women. Doctors implant fertilized eggs in the patient, who is not the genetic parent, with costs around 8000 dollars per cycle plus 1500 dollars to the donor.
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