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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1998
Page
1
C R pilots secure victory with a home built aircraft. Randy Hartman stands among two pilots high after the win. Details remain sparse but indicate a successful construction and performance achievement.
The piece highlights local efforts to restore the Englert Theater to its former glory. It notes community interest and plans outlined in the 5B section. It references cultural elements and ongoing discussions about preservation in the city.
Sammy Sosa blasted his 53rd home run, narrowing the gap to MLB leader Mark McGwire. The swing kept Sosa within striking distance as the season heats up.
Linda Eaton's first degree theft conviction is affirmed by the Iowa Court of Appeals. The report notes the decision and context, maintaining the conviction on appeal and its implications for sentencing and legal precedent.
The state's largest mobile home park appears likely to gain approval, with details stemming from item 1B. The decision hinges on planning board considerations and regulatory briefing discussions.
A Sunday Gazette profile presents Sally Pederson, a grass roots activist turned Democrat candidate for lieutenant governor, alongside running mate Sen. Tom Vil sack. The article outlines her political journey and the campaign dynamic.
A $3.5 billion regional rail plan aims to link nine Midwest states with Chicago as a hub. A Iowa to Chicago Des Moines Quad Cities route appears strongest, requiring $197 million in upgrades. The project faces funding and coordination challenges across states and freight railroads.
Jay and Blossom Shaw mark two years since their son Eric Shaw was shot by former Iowa City officer Jeffrey Gillaspie. The U S Department of Justice continues investigating possible civil rights violations over the Aug. 30, 1996 incident as the Johnson County case sees no charges despite a negligent finding. The Shaws hope for a DOJ decision any time and have pressed officials through letters and outreach to Washington.
The Northwest pilots union called a midnight strike after rejecting a final offer 2 percent short of an agreement. The White House declined to intervene as the president stayed out of the dispute. Airline executives remained prepared to resume talks.
State Climatologist Harry Hillaker says La Nina shaping Iowa weather with decent falls but potential for cold, snowy winters. He notes 11 of 16 La Nina winters this century were colder than normal with near normal precipitation, and cites 1998 as the 11th wettest summer in 126 years. Summer 1998 had 8.05 inches of rain statewide, above the 4.42 inch June normal, while July was notably dry in Cedar Rapids.
Hillaker notes statewide rainfall only half an inch above normal and summer temperatures just below normal. He previously predicted La Nina would bring a hotter summer, but extreme heat did not persist as it did in Texas, Kansas, and southern Missouri.
Boris Yeltsin publicly denied he would resign and pledged to serve his constitutional term. He said he would not run in 2000 and insisted the government remained in control as Russia faced a sharp economic crisis and market turmoil.
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