04 Sep 1990
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1990
Page
1
Mount Vernon and Lisbon will join a recycling pilot this week inviting residents to rinse and sort cans bottles and jugs for a special collection. Page 1B provides details.
The Breitbach family opened Balltown's Breitbach's Country Dining in 1852, claiming status as Iowa's oldest continuously operating tavern. The description notes no beer on tap and no women allowed at opening, with full details on page 1B.
A Whittemore woman filmed a burglary in progress at her home Saturday morning. Details on page 4B.
An 18 year old from a homeless migrant family prepares to start her sophomore year at Stanford University in California. She expresses uncertainty that year two will be easier and reflects on future challenges. Details on page 7D.
Linn County deputies focus on a prime suspect in the weekend killing of 20 year old Rolondo Ballew found shot and left on 42nd Street SE near Cedar Rapids. Investigators say a search of an undisclosed metro residence yields new leads as they tighten the case.
Western governments fear Saddam Hussein may not free remaining hostages in Iraq and Kuwait after a UN embargo. Iraq suspended foreign debt repayments totaling 30 to 35 billion dollars, citing siege effects, while urging expatriates to send food. About 3,000 Americans are among 21,000 Western hostages.
Royal City Superintendent William Newman reports two school buses stolen and complete losses after early morning break in at Central City K-8 building. Clocks show vandals moved through rooms from 11 55 p.m. to 12 30 a.m. as deputies recover doors and bus barn damage. Classes canceled briefly. high school unaffected. Police expect arrests soon.
The Indianapolis Colts released Joe Henderson a former Iowa State rushing leader along with former Iowa tackle George Hawthorne and Drake lineman Dennis McKnight as NFL teams trimmed rosters on Monday. Details on page 10.
A light hearted quip notes that the only thing kids throw and then retrieve is tantrums. The joke plays on the idea of tossed emotions and parental patience in everyday family life.
In Moscow shortages spread to bread for the first time in years as residents queued for loaves. People blamed perestroika and reform steps by Mikhail Gorbachev, with bakers unable to meet a surge in demand after August holidays. Officials noted shortages mainly in the capital.
Iowa State University hosts an Insect Horror Film Festival to improve bugs' image. The event features films about pests, insect treats like chocolate covered grasshoppers, a petting zoo, and a take-home praying mantis for about 300 guests. Entomology professor John Obrycki notes insects get negative press, especially among farmers fighting pests.
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