Tobacco villains bluff in Congress and on page one
Ellen Goodman argues that Big Tobacco's bluster in Congress exposes a bluff as the industry fights new bills and braces for higher taxes. She recalls the 1990s settlements, praises anti smoking measures, and notes public mistrust while urging price increases and counter ads to curb youth smoking.
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Correction issued on Linn County tax sales figure
The Gazette clarifies that Linn County businesses logged taxable retail sales of 2.2 billion dollars in fiscal 1996, correcting a Sunday story that misstated this fact. The newspaper invites complaints about accuracy and will publish corrections in this space, with contact at 398-8313.
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Gazette promotes agriculture with soybean ink and recycling ads
The Gazette prints with soybean ink on recycled newsprint and urges readers to drop newspapers at City Carton on Sixth St SW or use the nearest recycling location. The note mentions a price figure of $4.40 and 4.75.
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Six year old drowns at Niagara Falls as mother watches
In Niagara Falls New York a 6 year old boy Richard Karm was swept to his death after running toward people near the water at a popular picnic spot by the Niagara River. His body remained missing on Tuesday as rescuers searched the water and a friend of the boy’s mother Thomas Rowe attempted a rescue and was swept 200 feet before struggling to shore on Green Island.
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Teens urging limits on young drivers amid rising 16-year-old deaths
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports 16-year-old driver fatalities nearly doubled from 19 to 35 per 100 000 licensed drivers between 1975 and 1996 while overall teen deaths declined. It urges graduated licensing with a three step plan to reduce high risk under 18 driving. California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina and Ohio already have three step programs.
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Clinton selects Lew to head budget office
President Clinton named Jack Lew, deputy to Franklin Raines, to lead the Office of Management and Budget as Raines leaves May 20 to head Fannie Mae. Lew, 42, has five White House years and 14 years as a Democratic aide, including work with Speaker Thomas O’Neill Jr. at the end of his career. Fannie Mae will be led by Raines, who says the move is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
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