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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1992
Page
1
Bob Jaeger a Cedar Rapids police officer and former public safety commissioner ends his career today closing a 30 year span with the force. Details on page 1B.
Craig Perry of rural Walker rekindled interest when a Hollywood trainer offered exotic animals seen in films and commercials. Details on page 1B.
Cedar Rapids Reds rallied to beat Beloit in Game 1 of the best-of-five championship. The teams meet again tonight in Beloit before the series shifts to Cedar Rapids. details on page 20.
The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation purchased 240 acres of wetlands south of Center Point near the Cedar River. The site will be used for recreation while being managed as a wildlife habitat area.
A light joke notes that if pro is the opposite of con then progress stands opposite Congress. The quip plays on contrasts between political bodies and forward motion in a playful pun.
Bob Newhart headlines a CBS comedy named Bob while Delta Burke headlines an ABC musical drama Delta in prime time TV. The Gazette previews weekend television as both stars return to series.
President Bush proposed a 1 percent across the board tax cut if Congress cuts spending as he outlined his economic plan. He urged a 5 percent cut for federal officials earning over $75 000 and a White House budget cut by a third. Clinton dismissed the proposal as favoring the wealthy and harming beneficiaries.
The House approved the measure 241-161 after a debate amid claims it would boost family values while anticipating a Bush veto. The Senate earlier passed it, Iowa’s delegation split, and Gore urged Bush to enact the plan for unpaid leave to care for newborns and sick relatives.
University of Iowa day care centers and preschools tested for lead in paint. Of 155 children screened, one had a blood lead level of 12 mg/dl, exceeding the 10 mg/dl federal standard. Doctors say no widespread contamination.
A federal grand jury indicted former House Post Office chief of staff Joanna O Rourke in a three count case alleging a broad conspiracy between post office employees and legislative officials to defraud the government. The probe includes campaign checks routed from city boxes to member offices and use of a taxpayer financed Express Mail account for personal items. Dan Rostenkowski’s committee office rumored to be involved.
137 companies and organizations pledged 25.4 million dollars for 300 programs in 44 communities to care for employees children and elderly relatives. Led by IBM Xerox and American Express the effort will train providers expand facilities and build ten day care centers reflecting more women in the workforce and gaps in government aid.
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