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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1998

Page

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Wooden Canteen Demo Shows Civil War Style Craft at Iowa State Fair

Jeff Sowers of Milo demonstrated coopering at the Iowa State Fair making wooden barrels and buckets. The wooden canteen evokes Civil War era canteens and was shown as a sample of his craft during the fair.

Jeff Sowers Milo Sowers

Aging book touts super young attitude to look younger

A new aging book argues a super young mindset slows aging and helps appearance. Outside, the iMac is praised as art and state of the art inside. Vijay Singh wins the PGA with a 68 and Pettis dominates Hawkeye Downs Speedway feature race.

Leroy Pettis Hawkeye Downs Speedway

Tomorrow’s Vine Ripened Tomato Recipes Preview

Tomorrow’s Food section highlights a crop of luscious tomato recipes to inspire home cooks. The feature spotlights fresh varieties, seasonal tips, and simple dishes perfect for weeknight menus.

Clinton prepares to testify before grand jury in Lewinsky saga

President Clinton faces a grand jury over his relationship with Monica Lewinsky amid calls to disclose the full truth. Lead attorney David Kendall says the president will tell the truth. A televised address may follow as lawmakers seek complete disclosure.

David Kendall Clinton Lewinsky U.S Paula Jones Sen Orrin Hatch Utah Senate Judiciary Committee Grand Jury

President Clinton to testify before grand jury today

President Clinton is set to begin grand jury testimony at noon with independent counsel Kenneth Starr directing. The interview, expected to last four to six hours, will take place in the White House map room with three legal counselors and a television hookup to the nearby federal courthouse where the 23 jurors may pose questions through a prosecutor.

Clinton White House Kenneth Starr David Kendall Nicole Seligman Charles F.C. Ruff

Asian crisis lowers prices for imports and goods

Economists say Asia's downturn reduced oil demand and global prices, benefiting US consumers with cheaper fuel and electronics. The trend boosted imports and kept prices down, though experts warn the good times may not last.

Plano Texas Asia Astics Japan

Gambling seen as rite of passage among Iowa youths

Gazette staff writer notes a generation of Iowans views gambling as normal and harmless. Experts warn the message to youths must emphasize risks, as Minnesota research shows age shifts toward legalized wagering after turning 18 while informal games decline.

San Francisco University of Minnesota Randy Stinchfield Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin Wisconsin Council On the Gazette Anamosa Chad Janssen Brandon Roeniig Cedar Rapids Prairie High School Cedar Rapids Tom Fennelly Eastern Iowa Center For Davenport Fennelly

US West strike looms as federal mediator urged to resume talks

US West and 34 000 union workers await a federal mediator to restart negotiations after a Sunday morning strike began in 13 of 14 coverage states. Jim Mahon asked for a cooling off period. no resume date set. Managers fill gaps with 15 000 trained supervisors. union cites demands on overtime and pay.

Denver US West Jim Mahon Iowa Colo US West Inc Arizona Colorado Idaho Montana Minnesota Nebraska New Mexico North Dakota Oregon South Dakota Utah Washington Wyoming The Communications Workers of America David Bergie CWA Morton Bahr

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