14 Sep 1989
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1989
Page
1
Inside sports notes Don Edwards, a defensive tackle for ISU, enjoys Iowa enough to persuade his brother to move there. The Dukes Column covers Hempstead coach aiming for 100th win over Linn-Mar and Luther College dedicating a cross country meet to a former runner killed in United Flight 232.
The dean of the liberal arts college expresses surprise at the resignation of the journalism chairman, a development noted in the university’s Page 7A coverage. Penford proposes replacements for plants damaged in an acid leak, detailed on Page 10A. Regis and LaSalle explore waters for a new school project, reported on Page 12A.
The report notes that naturalization and permanent residency are becoming less convenient for some Iowans while highlighting a growing trend of people residing in small towns and rural areas across the state.
A witty line notes that those who understand floating debt are likely the same people who have just financed a boat. The quip plays on financial jargon and nautical purchasing.
Spankys in Cedar Rapids plans to appeal the city council vote denying renewal of its Class C liquor license. The council unanimously rejected renewal after opponents blamed bar patrons for downtown vandalism and drunkenness. Spankys faces a midnight Tuesday license expiry while awaiting the ABC Commission hearing.
A 13 year old Arlington student told President Bush at a Rose Garden DARE ceremony that killing someone as punishment is wrong. Bush praised the students while continuing to advocate the death penalty for drug kingpins and officers who are killed.
Iowa health officials say AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases are climbing this year. Dr. Laverne Wintermeyer notes AIDS cases total 152 in Iowa and 34 in 1989’s year start, with chlamydia at 3,489 and gonorrhea 1,813. he argues education hasn’t altered sexual behavior and warns of at least ten confirmed cases.
Iowa parents must give informal notice by Friday to transfer children to another public district next year. Officials warn many misunderstand the two step process and that forms for formal notice are not yet available.
Informal notice explains open enrollment that districts may accept late requests. Nov 1 is deadline for official transfer intent. Papers must state what the other district offers that is missing locally. Receiving district notifies parents by Dec 1 if transfer is approved for next year. Athletics ineligible for one year after transfer. students must stay four years.
In Wheatcroft Kentucky methane gas sparked a flash in the William Station Mine killing 10 miners, the worst U.S. coal mine disaster in five years. Officials cited conflicting injury reports and noted prior MSHA citations for high methane levels at the mine.
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