SNL stars thrill Cedar Rapids crowd in small turnout
Jay Mohr Kevin Nealon and Julia Sweeney entertained about 840 fans in Cedar Rapids with SNL style humor. Details on page 3B. Brenda Knopp of Bloomfield Kentucky claimed the Powerball prize of 64.2 million dollars as the sole winner. Three Iowans won 100000 each. Details on page 2B.
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Jay Mohr
Kevin Nealon
Julia Sweeney
Cedar Rapids
Kentucky
Brenda Knopp
Bloomfield
Washington chef Gary McCurdy values music at meals
Gary McCurdy of Washington Iowa emphasizes the role of music in dining at his restaurant. The piece notes a different musical approach and invites readers to page 1B for full details.
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Gary McCurdy
Washington, Iowa
Roseanne Drops Divorce From Tom Arnold
Roseanne Arnold ends divorce proceedings blaming nasty gossip and lies. She says she was misled into filing for divorce. Details on page 6A.
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Roseanne
Roseanne Arnold
Tom Arnold
Clinton seeks wide embargo on Haiti amid policy failures
President Clinton signals a broad trade embargo against Haiti as his administration reassesses its approach. The move, described as aimed at pressuring the island nation, reflects ongoing frustration with current Haiti policy. The report notes that more details appear on page 3A.
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Haiti
Clinton
IRS Hotline Sparks Frustration as Calls Ring Busy
A congressional GAO report finds IRS toll free advice line answered by only 21 percent of callers through March 19 this year. This compares with 24 percent last filing season and 58 percent in 1989, raising concerns over agency improvements.
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IRS
Washington
Internal Revenue Service
General Accounting Office
Yearling tale returns to screen with new home viewing twist
The Yearling, first a 1946 movie, is revived for home screen viewing with a fresh presentation. It follows a boy and his bond with a young deer, framed as a family drama for Saturday TV listings in Gaz.
Missing Cedar Rapids Woman Barbara Elms Remains Unsolved
Cedar Rapids police continue to search for Barbara Elms, a 50 year old missing adult on the city’s list. The Aug disappearance has left her family fearing for her safety as investigators review leads and log her name into a national alert network.
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Gazette
Iowa
Barbara Elms
Cedar Rapids
Bruce Kern
Elms
Kern
Don
Nixon Falls Into Life Threatening Coma After Stroke
Former President Richard Nixon, 81, slipped into a deep coma three days after a major stroke and his family remained at his side as doctors warned the condition was life threatening. Hospital officials provided few details while physicians outside the facility suggested the coma greatly reduced his chances of survival and recovery of speech and movement. Nixon had been partly paralyzed on the right side and unable to speak prior to the coma.
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Gazette Wire Services
Sarajevo
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Gorazde
U.N. Security Council
Washington
Warren Christopher
Congress
United States
Bosnia
Chinmaya Gharekhan
U.N
Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Associated Press
New York
Muhamed Sacirbey
Security Council
Richard Nixon
Nixon
New York Hospital
Gregory Albers
Stanford
Stanford University Medical Center
Palo Alto
Calif
Paul Katz
Montefiore Medical Center
Legislature totals rise modestly with fewer bills passed
The 75th General Assembly adjourned with 203 bills sent to Gov. Branstad, up from 189 last session, while 1,289 bills were filed, down from 1,742 in 1993. House Speaker Van Maanen said the aim was to limit overlegislation and avoid broad mandates.
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Des Moines Bureau
ES Moines
Bgascome
House
Senate
Terry Branstad
Richard Johnson
Legislative Service Bureau
75Th General Assembly
Harold van Maanen
R-Pella
Branstad
Johnson
van Maanen
Law professors urge Cabranes for Supreme Court
Six University of Iowa law professors urge President Clinton to nominate Jose Cabranes to the Supreme Court. They cite his qualifications and diversity impact as a historic first Hispanic justice, noting his record as chief judge in Connecticut and potential alignment with Blackmun’s human-centered approach.
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Ette
Johnson County
Iowa
University of Iowa
Clinton
U.S. District Court
Jose Cabranes
Supreme Court
Cabranes
Enrique Carrasco
U of
Carrasco
Hispanic National Bar Association
Connecticut
Harry Blackmun
Blackmun
Senate
George Mitchell
United
Randall Bezanson
Cedar Rapids
Bezanson
Washington and Lee University Law School
Lexington
Bézanson
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