Alec Guinness dies in England at age 86
Sir Alec Guinness, famed for roles from Hamlet to Obi Wan Kenobi, dies at 86 in England after illness. The star, knighted in 1959, leaves wife Merula Salaman and son Matthew. his career spans Ealing comedies, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia, and Star Wars.
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West Montana evacuees allowed brief return amid wildfires
Hundreds of residents forced from their Bitterroot Valley homes were permitted to check properties for a few hours as 64 major fires burned across 11 Western states. About 300 residents faced possible further evacuations near Hamilton while Containment varied and firefighting crews expanded across the region.
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Cedar Rapids Council Maintains Aaa Bond Rating and Public Access
Cedar Rapids Mayor Lee Clancey defends fiscal stewardship as Moody's keeps the city at Aaa for the 28th year. Voters report mixed views on access to council members, with 64 percent seeing accessibility as unchanged, and a 20 minute end of meeting session noted as a public access effort. Carol Martin urges more transparency beyond required disclosures. Gazette staff writer Cindy Hadish contributed.
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Ford condition improves after surgery in Philadelphia
Former President Gerald Ford’s condition was upgraded to good as swelling and pain in his tongue diminished after an abscess was removed. Doctors at Hahnemann University Hospital said he was eating and walking in good spirits but could not estimate when he would be released.
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Law School Recruitment Gains Pace and Funds
US law school dean N William Hines says reputation has grown through years of faculty and program strength. Plans include online applications within a year and chat rooms for global recruiting. A $25 million endowment campaign focuses on student scholarships. halfway to goal with 2002 end date.
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On This Day in History August 7 Highlights
Washington creates the Order of the Purple Heart in 1782 to honor merit in enlisted men and NCOs. The U S War Department was established in 1789. Kenya Tanzania conflict casualties reach 224 including 12 Americans. Wade Boggs homers for his 3 000th hit in 1999.
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Mike Deupree's Column: A Lowan's World View
The Gazette runs Mike Deupree's column on page 2A three times weekly. He presents a practical Lowan perspective on how the world does or does not work.
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