Jail faster heading for speedy trial Linn authorities hoping to release 'ambassador'
Linn County authorities press for a rapid court appearance for hunger striker Donan Von Billings to resolve his drunken driving and weapon charges before his Jan 22 trial. Sheriff Don Zeller says he does not want the inmate to starve or die in jail. Von Billings, 57, has fasted 17 days on water only, protesting license and plate requirements tied to his Embassy of Heaven Church. The case reflects the church’s belief against state licenses and plates, led by Paul Revere, with headquarters in Oregon.
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Rick Smith
Linn County
Donan von Billings
Theresa Seeberger
Embassy of Heaven Church
von Billings
Don Zeller
Zeller
Cedar Rapids
15Th Street
B Avenue
Don Burdison
Cascade Mountains
Paul Revere
Kingdom of God
Repeat offender stirf bond debate in Gazette
Cedar Rapids felon Danny Hodges faces four new charges three armed robberies and a burglary after being released on bail. The case prompts Linn County officials to debate whether prior felonies affect bond sizing and if some bondsmen enable crime by releasing suspects.
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Rick Smith
Cedar Rapids
Danny Hodges
Clinton reluctantly signs defense bill
President Clinton agreed to a 243 billion defense appropriations bill after stating it overspends by seven billion. The measure funds military procurement and preserves money for sending about 20,000 U.S. troops to the Balkans this winter, while avoiding a possible Bosnia mission disruption and a second government shutdown.
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Washington Post
Washington
Clinton
U.S
Balkans
Congress
Bosnia
Northern Ireland
White House
Defense Department
Capitol Hill
Gadgets as great gifts and odd ball items
The piece highlights the Fantasy Fish Bowl with artificial fish that can’t die and the Zapper LI that triggers radar detectors. It notes many other quirky gift items with details in Ramblin on page 1B.
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Ramblin
Long-distance Caller ID debuts with privacy options
The news explains Caller ID expansion to long distance, with star 67 blocking, area code visibility, and optional name display in some areas. US West cites Cedar Rapids not yet offering it locally while other regions start. Blocking is free for callers but receiving numbers may incur charges. devices and new phones help manage the feature.
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Associated Press and Gazette
Ashington
US West Communications
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
United States
Lynn Gipple
US West
Regina Keeney
FCC
Common Carrier Bureau
Perry sees full NATO deployment by February 1996
NATO plans to deploy about 20,000 American peacekeeping troops to Bosnia by February 1996 as part of a 60,000 member alliance force. The operation carries an estimated $2 billion cost with $1.2 billion for troops and $500 million for regional support. Perry testified to Congress amid concerns of attacks and mine dangers, while GOP leaders seek a bipartisan framework with exit conditions.
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House International Relations Committee
Perry
Bosnia
Italy
Senate
Bob Dole
Clinton
Dole
Dan Burton
R-Ind
Jim Leach
Lowa
Warren Christopher
John
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