Iowa president bets chili on Sun Bowl outcome
Mary Sue Coleman, new University of Iowa president, wagers two cases of Mother Podolak chili on the Hawkeyes Husky Sun Bowl game in El Paso. She teams with rival Richard McCormick of Washington to seal the bet, while Ed Podolak’s chili is praised as the UI tie-in.
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Iowa Hawkeye Bowl Hope Tied to Fry's Twelfth Game
Fry marks his 12th bowl as Iowa coach and notes ticket price woes kept 15 000 fans home, shaping Game Day outlook.
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Gingrich Rules Out Quick End to Shutdown
House Speaker Newt Gingrich said no reopening of the government without a seven year budget deal with President Clinton. Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole said talks at the White House should continue through the weekend as staffers map positions for a compromise. Lawmakers noted the partial shutdown costs federal workers with unfunded agencies facing cut pay.
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New York New Year Prices Rise in Decadence Index
The Dom Perignon Celebration Index tallies luxury costs for New Year revelry in NYC. Rolls-Royce with driver climbs to 1200, Nutcracker tickets reach 140, Plaza presidential suite 15000, Dom Perignon 90, Grucci private display 25000, makeup 35, breakfast 35, late dinner 175, Armani suit unchanged at 2100, astrologer reading 200, Van Cleef watch 24000. Overall costs up 7 percent.
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Iowa's 150th celebration kicks off at Old Capitol
About 3,500 people gather in Iowa City to launch a yearlong sesquicentennial with a fireworks show and scenes where current leaders portray early Iowa governors. Gov Branstad and others reenact 1846 era offices while state officers and judges perform vignettes, recounting Iowa's path to statehood on Dec 28, 1846.
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