Waller's early jump shooting noted by Iowa era coachs
Iowa native Robert James Waller starred as a jump shooter at Iowa and ISTC UNI before his writing career. Colleague George Wine recalled his 15 foot jumpers and Transfer from Iowa to ISTC. Waller later published The Bridges of Madison County becoming a national best seller.
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Madison County
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Madison
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Waller
Robert Waller
Rockford, Iowa
Robert
Bobby
Sharm Scheuerman
Sharm
Greg Morris
Iowa State Teachers College
George Wine
Wine
Purdue
Rick Mount
Beijing or bust Isabel Stramwasser
A group of 160 women travel from Paris to Beijing aboard the Women's Train to lobby delegates at the U N Women’s Conference. The 6000 mile journey passes Warsaw and Moscow with aims to address China’s rights record and push for an all female U N Security Council. Fundraising covers about 1500 for some riders, with significant support from celebrities and foundations though EU funds are pending.
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China
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Warsaw
Moscow
Poland
U.N
Beijing
Forum
Isabel Stramwasser
U.N. Security Council
U.S
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Clinton urged to cancel Beijing women’s conference trip
Senators Bob Dole and Dick Lugar urged First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton not to attend the U N conference in Beijing saying her presence would not help U S Chinese relations. They cited issues including Harry Wu and other human rights concerns. The White House will announce its decision later this month.
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Beijing
Washington
Hillary Rodham Clinton
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Harry Wu
White House
Lugar
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
NBC
Meet the Press
Gazette backs sustainable farming with soybean ink
The Gazette promotes agriculture and eco friendly printing using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton 4250 Sixth St SW or at nearest recycling location.
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City Carton
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