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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1998
Page
1
Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu fights for early elections while parliament votes to proceed with the plan. Details found on page 3A.
Elgie Harrison who led Cedar River Paper since its formation returns to Weyerhaeuser Co. The note appears in Money, page 5D. Other items mention Linn-Mar's principal stakeholders explaining a proposed school board format, ISU hiring assistants amid a two-job U of I coach, a tree farm's reindeer imagination piece, a C R group reviewing a solid waste zoning proposal, and a cheap child-friendly laptop in Accent, page 2C.
Be sure your dog enjoys the season with homemade treats. The Wednesday Gazette highlights simple recipes and tips for festive canine snacks.
Federal District Judge Robert Pratt ruled Iowa’s late term abortion ban vague and unconstitutional, granting summary judgment for 12 University of Iowa doctors the Emma Goldman Clinic and Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa. Pro choice groups praised the decision while pro life activists vow to appeal to the U S Supreme Court.
An Iowa City man beaten outside a Hy-Vee in October died after life support was disconnected despite defense motions. Judge L Vern Robinson ruled the court cannot bar the family from removing support. Suspects Matty Johnson and James Threatt are charged with willful injury and set for Jan. 19 trial. autopsy results pending possible charge adjustments.
White House and top senators push for a bipartisan end to the impeachment fight. Vice President Gore urges reason and compromise while White House lawyers prepare a robust defense on the articles of lying under oath and obstruction of justice. PMID: 13A.
The lack of snow eases travel for Christmas as northeast Iowa shows some ground cover but east central Iowa remains mostly bare. Met officials note 28 of 60 prior Christmases had snow in Cedar Rapids, with historic peaks of 12 inches in 1951 and 4 inches last year. Temperatures fall to single digits with subzero wind chills, while the State Patrol counsels travelers to carry blankets, food, flashlight, matches, a shovel, sand, jumper cables, and a cell phone for emergencies.
The FDA approves LYMErix the world’s first Lyme disease vaccine for ages 15 to 70 in grassy and wooded areas. It reduces risk but is not 100 percent protective and requires three shots over a year. Users must still avoid ticks and monitor for symptoms.
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