Sinkies and Masters memories mix in Gazette column
Gus Schrader reflects on fast food culture, sink dining habits, and personal memories from the Masters and local clubs. He recalls friends who became part time Sinkies, Masters legends, and Elmcrest's 50th anniversary as well as Fred Petrick turning 90 and prior WMT FM days.
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Gazette prints correction on lottery numbers and coverage
Daily Millions numbers for Friday and Saturday editions were repeated or omitted in some Sunday Gazette issues. Saturday numbers were Red 12-17 White 5-8 Blue 15-16. The Gazette will address accuracy and fairness with corrections published in this space. Phone 398-8313.
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G7 Signals Readiness to Intervene in Currency Markets
Seven leading economies including the United States Japan Germany Britain France Canada and Italy issued a joint statement after a five hour Treasury meeting signaling willingness to dump billions into exchange markets to stabilize the dollar if needed Analysts call the move a veiled threat to intervene by buying yen and selling dollars and to cooperate on market action.
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Arafat warns Israel actions could blow up peace talks
Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat urged that Israeli land confiscation and settlement building risk blowing up the peace process. He spoke after a clash in Tharaz near Hebron where an 18 year old was killed and two others wounded amid renewed violence. Beilin, meeting with Arafat in Jericho, voiced concern over deteriorating prospects for resumed negotiations as low-level contact had ceased since March housing project in Jerusalem sparked protests.
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Netanyahu Says No Early Election Amid Scandal Stir
In Jerusalem AP reports Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows not to seek early elections as his government faces an influence scan dal. He notes his aim to correct issues while Shas party support could force a change if they withdraw from the coalition amid indictments and protests.
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Gazette promotes soybean ink recycling program and cheap subscriptions
The Gazette highlights agriculture through soybean ink and recycled news print. Readers are urged to recycle newspapers at City Carton in Cedar Rapids or local locations, with 52 week rates of 215.20 for domestic and 273.00 for other territories. Cedar Rapids address and subscription contacts provided.
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