16 Sep 1992
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1992
Page
1
Reds 4 Braves 4 Mets 4 Cubs 2 Expos 3 Phillies 0 Pirates 4 Cardinals 4 Astros 9 Giants 6 Dodgers at Padres late report
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped sharply Tuesday as investors booked profits and grew cautious about the world economy. The slide nearly erased the prior single day gain, with broader market weakness noted across major indices.
The Cincinnati Reds announce cutting ties with Cedar Rapids and shifting to Winston-Salem North Carolina. Possible future arrivals in Cedar Rapids include the Rangers Angels and Rockies with more details on page 1C.
Former NBA star Rick Barry appears ready to take on the role of coach for the Cedar Rapids Global Basketball Association team. The Hlas column notes Barry's readiness and potential impact on the club.
Miss Indiana and Miss Iowa won top prizes in swimsuit prelims in Atlantic City. Catherine Ann Lemkau of Muscatine, 24, 5 feet 4 inches, 100 pounds, and a University of Iowa graduate, claimed the Miss Iowa title.
A reflective piece notes that while people recall when and where they wed, the more elusive aspect is the reason behind the union. It explores memory, meaning, and the motives that sustain marriage over time.
The state seeks acorns walnuts and other tree seeds for its planting project and offers payment for them. The notice appears in Health and Science in Thursday’s Gazette.
A stalled late summer storm dumped nearly a foot of rain across five southern Iowa counties, flooding roads, closing schools, and stranding trains. Officials called it beyond the 100 year flood as Creston and Corydon area officials reported meters of water and extensive property damage with no major injuries.
Parts of a Bethania Lutheran Church from Northwood North Dakota were hauled to Decorah Iowa in a 500 mile move and will be assembled near the Vesterheim Museum. Westerheim Museum officials paid 100 dollars for the building and about 6 thousand for pews contents. moving costs run to 76 thousand.
In New York Democratic Senate battle, Attorney General Robert Abrams leads Ferraro with 37 percent to 36 percent as results from 94 percent of precincts show a narrow margin. Al Sharpton and Liz Holtzman trailed. Solarz and Atkins were defeated elsewhere. Barry wins city council nomination despite past conviction. Biaggi loses bid to regain House seat. Brock Johnson defeats Burnham in GOP Senate race while Adams and Gardner successors are chosen in Washington.
Marengo Iowa authorities investigate the death of Rowland Somermeyer a 39 year old factory worker found at his West Hilton Street home. An autopsy will confirm cause while the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation with local police handles the probe.
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