Powell delivers plea for unity at GOP convention
Colin Powell urged unity and tolerance as San Diego opened its 96 Republican National Convention. Dole Kemp stood as rallying cry for tax cuts and compassionate conservatism while Pat Buchanan endorsed the ticket. Delegates watched a Reagan tribute as Nancy Reagan offered emotional remarks.
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Gazette convention updates by CITY LINE and Ken Sullivan
Call CITY LINE at 363 7000 or 337 7000 for general convention updates. For local coverage call CITYLINE category VOTE 8683. Gazette senior editor Ken Sullivan will file daily reports in that category. Further coverage at FYIowa link.
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Forbes shifts attack to Clinton as he endorses Dole in Iowa
Forbes, once critical of Bob Dole, camps in Iowa to back Dole for the White House while launching sharp jabs at Bill Clinton and the Democratic Party. He argues the election will shape the next century and warns against smears and superficial politics.
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Buchanan Loyalists Hold Soft Spot For Issues From Campaign
Iowa voters who supported Pat Buchanan still recall the issues he raised during his losing bid. A Fayette couple proves you can attend a national convention without wealth. A University of Iowa freshman adds to his activist resume. A Clinton impersonator impresses. Gov Branstad cites GOP governors as shifting government mindset.
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Double killing probed at Iowa State Fair campground
In Des Moines two bodies, a man and a woman, were found in a camper at the Iowa State Fairground camping area used by concession operators. Bobie J. Brewer and Marilyn Brewer of Missouri ran a funnel cake stand. Autopsies planned. The camp area is restricted and investigators, including a lab team, search for evidence.
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Boy survives 80 foot fall at Backbone State Park
A 4 year old Grundy Center boy fell about 80 feet from the Devil's Backbone at Backbone State Park in northeast Iowa. He was taken to Delaware County Memorial Hospital then flown to University Hospitals in Iowa City. condition unavailable. Rescue from Strawberry Point administered CPR and oxygen. he regained consciousness and cried.
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Millard to Debut in Italian Pro Basketball Tonight
Former Iowa standout Russ Millard from Cedar Rapids will play his first pro game not for the Suns but for Pallacanestro in Varese, Italy. The game marks Millard’s switch to European competition as he begins his professional career abroad.
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Paraplane Crash Injures Man Near Palo
A man was injured Monday afternoon when his paraplane struck a machine shed at Blue Grass Enterprises east of Palo. Further details appear on page 1B.
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Carousel Foods to close after decade at First Avenue site
Carousel Foods will close its 2821 First Ave SE store in September after operating in the former Eagle Discount Supermarket building for nearly 10 years. Details on page 6D.
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Horoscope and notices across the city pages
The page lists horoscopes, legals, lottery, money, births, deaths, weather and crosswords among other columns. It includes sections such as People, Comics, Crisscross and TV editorials with page references for each item.
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