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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1999

Page

2

Four Falun Gong Members Sentenced to Prison in Beijing Trial

In a one day trial at Beijing No 1 Intermediate Court four Falun Gong organizers were found guilty of organizing and using a cult to undermine laws and disseminating state secrets. Li Chang received 18 years, Wang Zhiwen 16, Ji Liewu 12, and Yao Jie 7 years.

Beijing China No. 1 Intermediate People’s Court Li Chang Wang Zhiwen Ji Liewu Yao Jie Falun Gong Communist Party

Hijackers release one hostage as negotiations continue

In Kandahar amid deteriorating conditions 160 passengers remain aboard the Indian Airlines jet. UN official Erick de Mal secured the release of one passenger, Anil Khurana, during over an hour of radio negotiations as Taliban troops circle the plane and refuel it.

Kandahar Afghanistan Indian Airlines United Na Mohammed Khiber Civil Aviation Authority United Arab Emirates Khurana India

Venezuelan plane crash near Bejuma kills 22

A Yak-42 passenger plane from Havana crashed near Bejuma in Carabobo state killing all 22 aboard including four Venezuelans four Cubans two Dutch and a 12 person crew. A nine year old girl was en route to visit her parents who lost their home in floods. Rescue teams and officials said investigation continues with no survivors.

Valencia Venezuela Bejuma Caracas Angel Rangel National Civil Defense Associated Press Rangel Havana Carabobo State Cuba Carabobo

Israel frees Lebanese guerrillas as peace talks loom

Israel releases five Lebanese Shiite guerrillas in a goodwill gesture before renewed talks with Syria. In a separate move, 24 Palestinian prisoners will be freed under a September accord, including those who killed Israelis. The actions accompany resumed negotiations with Syria and a broad peace process.

Israel Jerusalem Syria Lebanon Beirut Barak Hezbollah

Girl accused of shooting parents on Christmas morning

Tyler Texas authorities charged 17 year old Stephanie Barron with two counts of murder after she shot her parents while they slept. Deputies found Stephen Barron 44 and Carla Barron 43 with gunshot wounds in their bed. The handgun was recovered in the bedroom.

Tyler Texas Stephanie Catherine Barron J. B. Smith Stephen Wayne Barron Carla Barron Stephanie Barron

Frame by frame a fan critiques classic westerns and public issues

The writer questions plot logic in Stagecoach and The Comancheros for Indians and Apaches failing to stop stagecoaches by disabling horses. He argues against high speed police pursuits and criticizes large bonfires at Texas A&M and New Orleans. He links Linda Tripp tapes to impeachment and notes columnist Gus Schrader of The Gazette.

Wayne Florida Texas A&m Texas Aggie Jackie Sherrill Jackie Johnny Majors Iowa State Mississippi State Clemson Atlanta Linda Tripp Monica Lewinsky Clinton Kenneth Starr

Gazette promotes agriculture with soybean ink and recycled paper

The Gazette highlights farming support by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It invites readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Sixth Street or at the nearest recycling location.

the Gazette City Carton Sixth St

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