31 Oct 1990
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1990
Page
1
Three University of Iowa students from Japan enjoy the American Halloween custom of carving jack o lanterns with delight in a neighborly scene.
Two residents from Iowa encounter life in Saudi Arabia as the Persian Gulf tensions surge. The article details their experiences, surroundings, and the broader regional impact, with emphasis on how locals adapt amid political strain.
A bill passed late in the 101st Congress will add a fifth full-time federal judge to Iowa. The measure clears the way for expanded judicial capacity, with details indicated on page 4B.
Investors wary of a slide in stocks still seek strategies in a Bondy column on options to profit. The page 7C piece outlines cautious moves amid market declines and outlines potential avenues for earnings despite volatility.
The Kirov Ballet staged Giselle at Hancher Auditorium with a breathtaking performance despite a few flaws. Page 11C notes provide further details on the showcase and reception.
American Soybean Association officials said 1990 farm bill could lift national soybean plantings by about 2 million acres next season. Details on page 100.
Sports Illustrated will visit Iowa City this week to preview the Saturday matchup with Illinois. The piece will not include quotes from coach Hayden Fry.
A lighthearted quip notes that even if clouds bore silver linings, the high price of silver makes mining them impractical today.
Saddam Hussein said Iraq was ready for war and expected an attack by the United States and allies within days. The report notes U S plans to discuss a timetable for a military offensive, while Bush officials deny an imminent strike and stress caution.
Eastern Iowans embrace elaborate displays with full size witches and electric jack o' lanterns. Nancy Snyder and Mary display yard scenes from Ridgeway Drive SE and Down the Yew Wood Drive SE. Hallmark estimates 50 million Americans will spend 400 million on costumes and party goods this Halloween season.
Cedar Rapids police will deploy the LTI 20¢ 20 Laser Speed Detection System, becoming Iowa’s first city to track speeders with lasers. The $3,625 device will be moved between cars, aimed to identify speeding motorists, and demonstrations for police and the Iowa State Patrol are planned as Des Moines eyes the tech.
The Supreme Court opened review of a ban on abortion counseling at federally funded family planning clinics. Justice Souter pressed whether the rules hamper physicians and counselors from discussing abortion, challenging the government’s justifications under free speech and federal law. A July decision is expected.
The Campus Review agreed to pay 2000 dollars and surrender posters and back issues showing Bart Simpson likeness after 20th Century Fox threatened a lawsuit. Court filings in Des Moines show the cartoon and posters violated rights while the aim of the campaign was AIDS activism.
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