24 Sep 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1991
Page
1
Officials at the Cedar Rapids airport will assess land on the north side of Wright Brothers Boulevard SW for a proposed new runway. The plan would eliminate Edgewood Road SW at 76th Avenue SW as part of the expansion. Details on page 1B.
Iowa student leaders cheered as Gov. Terry Branstad supported a tuition hike more in line with inflation, easing pressure on a crowded briefing. Details on page 6B.
The University of Northern Iowa investigates its wrestling program amid alleged violations including the recruitment of Mark Schwab. Further details appear on page 1D.
Kwik-Way of Marion workers face 57 job losses as the auto-repair equipment maker moves toward layoff after filing for bankruptcy protection. Details on page 5D.
Lynn Scarlett of the Reason Foundation argues recycling is oversold as a fix for garbage problems. She notes extra trucks raise fuel use and air pollution and that recycling some items consumes large energy or water. She advocates a conserving society and says disposal can use fewer resources than reuse.
Stolen office computer at the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Cedar Rapids compromised about 500 Eastern Iowa patients’ names and fundraising data. Officials say backup records exist for some data but not current information, and they urge tips to identify suspects.
Senate candidate Tom Harkin has traded votes for campaign travel spending long work days on the road. Spokeswoman Loraine Vales says the trips may affect his 100 percent voting record, though he will attend key votes in Washington and campaign in Iowa. Rep. Fred Grandy notes the risk to his Senate seat if he runs for president. Harkin has held a national campaign schedule including Manchester New Hampshire and Baltimore Orioles project visits.
Farmers and officials report widespread frost damage across central, northern and eastern Iowa. Gov Branstad seeks federal disaster aid extension to soybeans and corn while ISU Extension holds meetings for affected north central counties. Local farmers describe substantial losses as crops near maturity.
Iraqi troops detained U.N. inspectors for over 12 hours in a Baghdad building and forcibly confiscated documents said to show Iraq's nuclear program. The seizure came hours before a U.N. Security Council meeting on Iraqi obstructions to inspections. The seven truckloads of papers included German and English documents.
A federal judge tentatively approves settlements by Trans World Airlines and Northwest Airlines in a large price fixing case. The carriers would pay cash and travel coupons and adjust fare entry methods. The suit covers about 12.5 million travelers across 23 hubs over three years.
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