02 Sep 1993
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1993
Page
1
During Brucemore restoration an archaeologist is on hand to uncover artifacts. The project aims to preserve history while guiding renovations, with findings expected to shed light on the estate’s past. Details on page 1B.
Former coaches and athletes gather this weekend to mark the 20th anniversary of women’s athletics at the University of Town. Details on page 1C.
The Educational network for producers and attorneys aims to aid understanding of environmental law for all parties. Details on page 6C.
A light editorial quip argues that ignorance is bliss and humorously blames repeated voting for the same politicians. The tone is wry and social critique.
The Gazette reports three highly anticipated albums hit stores this week led by Garth Brooks and Mariah Carey. The third title featuring Barney the dinosaur draws attention as more kid oriented releases are planned for the weekend.
President Clinton is expected to announce a partial disaster aid waiver for flood damage in Iowa, reducing the state match from 25 percent to 10 percent if damages reach 177 million dollars. Officials say the aid would cover 90 percent of repair costs but express disappointment Iowa will not receive the full waiver afforded Florida after Hurricane Andrew.
Iowa tourism officials plan to employ about two dozen high security prisoners at Fort Madison to handle 800-number inquiries and mailings, converting 15 cells into soundproof booths. Trained inmates will work two eight hour shifts daily under supervision to save at least 200000 dollars annually and help inmates gain productive skills.
The U S Department of Health and Human Services released a list of about 5 000 HEAL loan defaulters showing chiropractic students make up more than a third of those in default. Iowa has 69 debtors and Eastern Iowa 12 with many still unlisted in phone books. Debtors often move without updating addresses, and many graduates face repayment difficulties after graduation and board exams.
An eight month undercover operation ending Wednesday led to a citywide Cedar Rapids drug sweep. Lt. Larry Greco said 13 arrested that day with 28 more to be named or arrested by week’s end. Key dealers included King Browning and Mack Davis, with one major importer reportedly murdered in Rock Island.
Eight year old Ryan Sams of Anamosa remains hospitalized in Iowa City with Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. Health officials say floodwaters or contaminated mud are not the cause, noting no bacterial or viral infection and no public danger. Doctors do not know the exact source of the disease.
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