05 Sep 1990
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1990
Page
1
A Cedar Rapids recreation trail proposal dating to 1986 faces neighbor resistance as parks officials review the plan. The route could meet two needs, with details provided on page 1B.
Philip A. Shook, president of Iowa Rusco Inc. Cedar Rapids, states the Cedar Rapids firm is not connected to Rusco Building Systems of Marion which closed last week. Iowa Rusco has trademarked its name for steel storm windows and doors in Iowa and notes ongoing production using current design advances. The office and showroom are at 118 First St NW.
Attorney General Tom Miller warns Iowans to beware scams tied to energy devices and gas-saving products amid higher fuel costs. The notice cites home energy savers solar products and automobile gas-saving devices as common targets. Details on page 7D.
Iowa State University football coach Jim Walden aims to secure a reliable punter while expressing confidence in offense and defense ahead of Saturday's season opener against the University of Northern Iowa. Details on page 1C.
A Cedar Rapids vegetable farmer cultivates 20 acres since the late 1930s and notes shifts in how produce is grown. Neighbors magazine features his evolving practices and experiences over decades.
A light humor item notes a pun about tying two Chinese ships with junque bonds. The joke hinges on wordplay between junk ships and junk bonds.
Ed Nassif, son of imprisoned drug trafficker Shaker Nassif, is sought by Iowa and federal authorities for the Saturday night killing of Rolondo Ballew. Warrants were issued for Nassif and a female companion. A friend linked Nassif to a drug network and said tapes of his threats were turned over to the FBI.
Odyssey Biomedical Corp of West Paterson New Jersey aims to open a major genetic testing lab at the University of Iowa research park to test for diseases like cystic fibrosis and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The venture envisions a nationwide model with public private collaboration and University access to Odyssey technology.
The American Bar Association panel gave Supreme Court nominee David Souter its highest rating for qualifications. The unanimous verdict, based on integrity, competence and temperament, is expected to aid his Senate confirmation process.
Secretary of State James Baker pushes Congress to create a regional Gulf security structure akin to NATO to deter Saddam Hussein, with a long term commitment including a sustained U.S. naval presence. The Navy seized an Iraqi tea vessel, redirecting it to Muscat. Edicts call for fresh UN moves and possible aid forgiveness for Egypt.
The Gazette will increase the weekly home delivery price to 3.20 starting September 16, with motor routes and mail rates rising by 35 cents while single-copy prices stay the same. The higher rate addresses rising costs for newsprint ink and delivery, with 29 percent of the increase going to carriers. ads note savings on longer-term plans and a 13 week grace period at previous rates.
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