Altman resigns over Whitewater role in Clinton era
Deputy Treasury Secretary Roger Altman resigns after intense congressional criticism of his Whitewater involvement. President Clinton accepts the move as Frank Newman is named policy successor and Jean Hanson plans to quit.
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Clinton crime bill gains three votes amid deal talks
President Clinton wins at least three more lawmakers as Democrats draft a revamped anti crime bill. Leaders seek eight converts to overturn a 225 210 defeat and aim for House passage by weekend with changes to funding, weapons provisions and sex offender reporting rules.
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Jury finds assult not hate crime in Iowa City bar attack
Linn County jurors convict Anthony Pledge of assault causing bodily injury and reject a hate crime charge in an January barroom attack on an interracial Iowa City couple. Details on page 1B. First National Bank plans a 3000 square foot full service branch in Armstrong Centre. Details on page 6B. Kendra Lindeman and Mandi Weber win Midlands Open doubles in 16 and under division. Details on page 10. Mercy Medical Center coordinator teaches self defense to women after escaping attacker. Details on page 1B. Hiawatha lines out urban renewal plan allowing tax increment and three outdoor fields near I 380. Details on page
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Body found in Lee County as arrest announced
Shortly after midnight a body believed to be Anna Marie Emry was found in Lee County. An arrest has been made and a 10 a.m. news conference in Brighton was planned. The missing girl's parents urged her safe return as search efforts expanded to a 20 mile radius.
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Clinton plan to ease Cuban visa rules at home
The administration moves to streamline Cuban visa processing from Havana to curb boat people by enabling faster applications through the U S Interests Section. Officials say the step aims to reduce boat arrivals while addressing Castro’s complaints about U S immigration policy.
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Mystery tombstone traced to Solon in Iowa
The 1866 tombstone linked to Civil War veteran Charles A Weed will be moved from Iowa City to Solon Oakland Cemetery next week. Weed, of Company H, 22nd Iowa Infantry, died November 29 in 1863 at age 23. Donna Bogs located the burial record, coordinating with Norwood Louis and Miller Brothers Monuments to return the stone to Weed’s Solon grave.
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