14 Sep 1992
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1992
Page
1
Phillies beat Pirates while Braves won over Astros Giants edged Dodgers and Padres tied. Reds defeated Cardinals in a 10 to 3 game as Expos triumphed 7 to 5 against Mets.
A 6-year-old Spragueville boy died after a tractor struck him during a Preston tractor pull event. Kyle Zeimer died at Jackson County Public Hospital Maquoketa soon after the 11 30 a m accident. Gary Cassidy of Clinton was attempting to jump start a tractor when it lurched forward through a fence into the bleachers landing on the Bay. Cassidy, 39, was airlifted to University Hospitals in Iowa City in serious condition.
Kenny Rogers drew adoring crowds in Cedar Rapids last night with a performance that satisfied fans. The upbeat show delivered strong vocals and crowd-pleasing hits, leaving concertgoers energized as reviews note on page 5B.
The Cedar Rapids Reds were one strike from winning the Midwest League title when Beloit Brewers battled back to force a fifth and deciding game in Cedar Rapids. Details on page 10.
A humorous line jokes that automation does all work while you relax. The quip recalls childhood when a parent did the tasks, likening it to a modern machine doing everything.
Consumers cutting fat sodium and cholesterol can get help through Food Plus. A build your own cookbook is among initial offerings in the new program featured in Tuesday's Gazette.
The National Law Journal reports slower action and lighter penalties for polluters in minority communities, citing EPA enforcement across thousands of environmental lawsuits and 1,777 Superfund sites. EPA officials deny racism and say findings warrant review, while NAACP Legal Defense Fund calls the issue appalling.
Hawaii faced a massive disaster as Hurricane Iniki struck Kauai with 130 mph winds. An airlift delivered food and medical supplies while rescue crews worked to restore power water and phone service. Ten thousand homes damaged and crops ruined. Authorities reported three deaths and 98 injuries as residents and tourists sought evacuation and shelter. Director Steven Spielberg was referenced amid relief efforts.
The first Potbelly Pig Show in Marion drew over 125 people during Swamp Fox Days. Pigs won ribbons in five contests including best trick and costumes as families praised pets. Organizers Linda and George Davison spoke of rising popularity and affordable upkeep compared to dogs.
In New Haven Connecticut six year old Javon Saucier leaped from a parking lot to catch a three year old neighbor Brandon Ellison who fell from a second floor window ledge. Javon told Brandon to let go and warned he would catch him both escaped injury and a nurse practitioner credited him with preventing serious harm. Park awarded Javon ten dollars for his heroism.
University of Iowa plans a low key observance centered on a memorial concert at Clapp Recital Hall. Flags at Old Capitol will fly at half staff for a week and bells will toll on Nov. 1. The November First Coalition backs the concert to remember victims without political debate.
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