Pay phone billing shocks spark long distance price concerns
Cedar Rapids resident Bob Moran was billed $26.32 for two pay phone calls made at a hotel. Oncor Communications insisted the charges reflect leasing long-distance lines, offering a discount to match AT&T rates. Regulators warn pay phone overcharging is common and largely unregulated.
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Tom Fruehling
Sheraton
Cedar Rapids
Oncor Communications Inc
Moran
At&t
Rosemary Kimball
Federal Communications Commission
Washington
FCC
Kimball
Inmate Removal At County Jail Overnight
Emergency crews transported an inmate from the county jail around 11 PM after on site medical attention. Jail staff declined to comment before press time. Gazette files note a 1988 inmate death by own action and a 1993 attempted self harm foiled within the same facility.
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Gazette
Three East Iowa Girls Sue Schools Over Harassment Claims
Three high school students from different East Iowa districts sue their districts for failing to protect them from sexual harassment. lawsuit cites school inaction and seeks remedies. Details on page 1B.
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East Iowa
Realty Firm Plans Cedar Rapids Marion Housing Projects
C R realty firm outlines two new housing developments in Cedar Rapids and Marion as part of regional growth efforts. Details on page 5C.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion
Court selects Starr to lead Whitewater inquiry
The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington appointed Kenneth Starr to replace Robert Fiske as independent counsel in the Whitewater investigation into President Clinton's Arkansas business dealings. The judges cited independence concerns and said Starr would ensure the act's intent. Fiske will assist during the transition as Starr takes over at 47. Senate Republicans praised the move as a chance to broaden hearings.
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Washington
Whitewater
Bush Administration
Kenneth Starr
Clinton
Arkansas
Robert Fiske
Starr
Fiske
U.S. Court of Appeals
Independent Counsel Act
Janet Reno
Ken Starr
Bush
Reno
Congress
Senate
Bob Dole
Kansas
St Luke's to merge with Iowa Health System in Iowa network
St Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids plans a merger with Des Moines based Iowa Health System to form a statewide network serving more than 500000 patients a year. The deal requires federal approval and would keep the St Luke's name with local operations largely unchanged. Sam Wallace, president of St Luke's, would head recruitment for the system and also remain St Luke's president.
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Douglas Neumann
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Health System
St. Luke’s
Iowa
Luke's Keeps Name as Iowa Health Merger Moves Forward
Luke's will keep its name and board. no staff changes planned. Iowa Health System will recruit hospitals to create a statewide physician and facility network. The merged system would include Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. annual admissions near 50 000 inpatients, 500 000 outpatients, 100 000 ER visits. about 1 735 beds, 1 500 physicians, 400 million in patient revenue and 452 million in total assets. Wallace said the merger would expand access for Iowans and lower costs through statewide planning and capital access.
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Sam Wallace
St. Luke's
Wallace
Iowa Health System
NATO Jets Hit Serb Tankbuster Near Sarajevo
NATO planes destroyed an M-18 anti-tank vehicle near Sarajevo during a Friday air strike. Four US A-10s engaged the armored threat while other NATO aircraft searched for more targets. U.N. and NATO officials warned of further strikes if weapons are not returned, as Serbs reportedly held a tank and other arms despite the truce.
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Sarajevo
Bosnia-Herzegovina
NATO
U.N
Smith
Serbia
Maj
Dacre Holloway
Zagreb
Croatia
Bertrand Delapresse
Yugoslavia
Delapresse
Michael Rose
Bosnia
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White House
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