Amana Refrigeration Lays Off 115 Workers
Amana Refrigeration cuts 115 jobs blaming a slow refrigerator selling season. Details on page 6C.
08 Sep 1993
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1993
Page
1
Amana Refrigeration cuts 115 jobs blaming a slow refrigerator selling season. Details on page 6C.
The Cedar Rapids Oncology Project receives a $1 million grant for community based cancer research and prevention studies. Details on page 1B.
A new book titled The Life and Cuisine of Elvis Presley examines Elvis Presley’s dietary habits and menu preferences. Page 2A reportedly outlines the King’s dietary requirements and meals.
The former Indianapolis mayor told about 750 attendees at the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce 75th annual meeting that government must be more efficient and creative to meet future needs. Page 6C.
A light pun notes that a conservative may carry personal beliefs inherited through generations in the family. The quip treats tradition as a defining trait and pokes at the hereditary nature of political viewpoints.
Jamie Vanourny of Marion details her back surgery in a book she wrote at age 15. She shares feelings, describe procedures, and pose questions she had hoping to help others facing similar operations. Youth Plus in Thursday's Gazette.
Vice President Al Gore unveiled a reinvention agenda calling for 252000 federal job cuts and the elimination of thousands of pages of regulations. The plan includes buyouts and early retirements, with possible layoffs, to reduce civilian and military personnel by about 17 percent over five years, aiming for $108 billion in savings amid uncertain legislative outcomes.
Three teenage girls stole the afternoon proceeds from a Kool-Aid and snacks stand run by Chelsea 11 Tori 10 and Amanda 10 at N Avenue and 11th Street NW. The girls lost about 6 to 7 dollars and the Pringles cash can register. Detective Capt. Terry Moyle said the act is troubling as the thieves are in their teens and hurt the young sellers. Chelsea’s mother asked not to print the victims’ last names or addresses. The stand had been doing well with neighbors and passersby.
Agriculture Secretary Espy welcomed Vice President Gore's reinventing government plan as it relates to meat inspection. The report urged dissolving FSIS and moving duties to the FDA, while a new USDA chart shows an assistant secretary for marketing and inspection services.
In West Palm Beach a jury found Mark Kohut and Charles Rourk guilty of attempted murder kidnapping and robbery in the New Year’s Day attack on Christopher Wilson a 32 year old stockbroker from New York City. Wilson was burned over about 40 percent of his body after being abducted outside a Tampa area plaza.
About 175 students in kindergarten through third grade from Darling Elementary were moved to two churches and the Masonic Lodge after mold and moisture caused odors in east side classrooms. An industrial hygienist and FEMA survey are planned, costs undetermined.
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