Democrats Rally In Chicago Ahead Of Convention
Democrats streamed into Chicago for the convention, backing a second term for President Clinton and party gains in Congress. Police prepared to blunt protests reminiscent of 1968. Vice President Gore arrived with delegates for preconvention activities as Clinton left for the 21st Century Express. Gary Indes, Delaware Democratic chairman, joked about invitations at a welcoming rally.
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Gore rallies at Grant Park during 1996 convention
Inside Chicago coverage notes Gore greeted by chants of Four More Years and a balloon slogan. He expressed confidence in victory and told MTV he was psyched. The piece references demonstrations and arrests during convention coverage.
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Iowa 400 Steam Special thrills Central Iowa crowds
The Union Pacific 844 steam locomotive powered the 15 car Iowa 400 Steam Special from Council Bluffs to Cedar Rapids with thousands lining tracks in State Center Lamoille Blairstown and Watkins. Spectators filmed and saluted as the long yellow train rolled past and a Belle Plaine tavern crowd toasted the moment.
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Pair believed dead found alive after Vancouver Island crash
Brian Johnson and Sheila Johnson, a 48 year old man and 41 year old woman, survived a plane crash on a remote lake off Vancouver Island. They swam to shore, lit fires, and waved a tarp, then hid along a creek before a helicopter spotted them Friday.
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Iowa 400 Steam Special Heads Toward Chicago
The Iowa 400 Steam Special will continue its journey to Chicago today with a departure from Union Pacific Beverly yard on Edgewood Road around 8:30 a.m. Spectators are not allowed on railroad property but organizers will pause near the Cummins Softball Complex on C Street SW for about five minutes to enable photo opportunities.
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Traces of nitroglycerine found in TWA 800 wreckage
A source says nitroglycerine traces were found among the wreckage while investigators consider a bomb, mechanical failure, or missile attack as causes. The jet exploded near Kennedy after ascending, killing 230 aboard. FBI broadens inquiry to include crew and maintenance personnel. Salvage ships recover main landing gear as the search continues.
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Four women cadets admitted to The Citadel in Charleston
Four women moved into two first floor barrack rooms at The Citadel on Saturday ending its 153 year all male policy. They will undergo two days of orientation and begin military training with equal access to rooms and basic supplies. The move follows the Supreme Court ruling against all male state schools.
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