Hubble gets new flight computer in spacewalk repair
Astronauts Michael Foale and Claude Nicollier replaced Hubble’s 1970s era computer with a faster model and upgraded guidance sensor during a 60 hour spacewalk. John Grunsfeld called it excellent as the team aimed to finish repairs and return Hubble to service before the Christmas deadline.
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U.S. to grant special visas to foreign teachers
Chicago announces a global educators outreach program issuing 50 six year visas yearly to foreign nationals to teach math science and foreign languages in public schools to fill 400 vacancies in the Chicago Public School system the third largest district in the nation.
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World War II sailor pardoned by Clinton
President Clinton pardoned Freddie Meeks and 2 dozen others on Christmas Day for World War II mutiny related to the Port Chicago explosion. Meeks, an 80 year old Los Angeles resident, was one of two survivors who sought clemency after 17 months in confinement for refusing to load live ammunition.
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Ecstasy Bust in Southern California Seizures Reach 700 Pounds
Drug agents seized 700 pounds of Ecstasy in a major Southern California operation. Six people were arrested in a case described as the largest U S seizure to date. The wholesale value was about 30 million dollars with distribution traced from Memphis to Los Angeles via FedEx, ending at an Ulpland beauty salon.
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Home is where the New Year love and laughter converge
Jacquelyn Mitchard suggests a cozy home centered New Year 2000 plan emphasizing family and close friends over big parties. She offers ideas like candlelit picnics by the fire, moonwalk at midnight, memory albums, four letter keepsakes, a no alcohol festival, silent day, and a calendar of intimate monthly dates.
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Gazette reduced hours for Christmas observance noted
The Gazette will operate on reduced hours on Christmas with special deadlines for stop requests and obituary submissions. Circulation offices in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City set earlier call times and closures. Newsroom opens 4 p.m. Saturday for obituary and item submissions with Sunday publication in mind.
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Correction Policy For The Gazette And Local Incident Update
Kurt Fleischmann, construction worker exposed to carbon monoxide at Kirkwood Community College, said he drove to Mercy Medical Center for treatment and was released. The Iowa DOT license station is closed today and Saturday. A Thursday brief incorrectly stated it was open. The Gazette apologizes and will publish corrections and clarifications in this space with contact at 398 8313.
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Commitment to the future The Gazette promotes agriculture
The Gazette outlines an eco friendly approach printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It asks readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton in Cedar Rapids and at local locations. It lists subscription rates and contact details for the Cedar Rapids area.
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