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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1999
Page
1
Sports column notes Jedith Swisher and her horse Ritalan will compete in the Dodge World's Toughest Rodeo this Saturday. Details appear in Sports People on page 10.
Third ranked Iowa wrestlers defeated No. 9 Michigan 29-12 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Cedar Rapids official Ron Corbett, stepping down to lead his hometown Chamber of Commerce, aided a conservative resurgence in the State House. Details in 4B and 1D.
Professor Salome Raheim announces the African American museum will provide a fresh perspective on Iowa. Senate Chaplain Lloyd John Ogilvie urges senators to seek divine guidance in sessions. Details appear in Accent, page 5B.
Grandparents neighbors extended family and friends will all fall in love with Valentine’s Day goodies such as Almond Chocolate Kiss Cookies Black Forest Cherry Pie and Hug Me Chocolates. Recipes will be in Tuesday s Food section.
King Hussein dies after a seven month battle with lymphatic cancer and a swift transition follows as Abdullah is sworn in as king. President Clinton plans to attend the funeral with Queen Noor and Prince Hamzeh named crown prince. A Shellsburg man who guarded Hussein recalls his generosity and sincerity.
Arch bishop Desmond Tutu will give a free public lecture at 8 p.m. in Carver-Hawkeye Arena as part of Global Focus: Human Rights '98. University of Iowa leaders call the event a rare chance to showcase world voices and applaud his role in ending apartheid alongside Mandela. Simon Estes will join as performer with a 47 member Cape Town Youth Chorus.
Closing arguments begin as senators consider a censure option for President Clinton. Critics warn of constitutional costs while supporters press for punishment if conviction fails. Senate likely to vote by week’s end. Byrd questions removal versus high crimes and misdemeanors. Justice Department urged to probe perjury by Sidney Blumenthal.
State epidemiologist Dr. Patricia Quinlisk reports flu and cold activity is average or below in 17 school districts. Officials expect a possible mid February peak, but no unusual trends have emerged yet.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu will speak at the University of Iowa venue with free admission and doors opening at 6:30 p.m. The program includes performances by Simon Estes and the South African Youth Chorus Project, a 8:15 p.m. intro by Adrien Wing, a 9:05 p.m. Q and A session, and a 9:30 p.m. approximate end. Public radio stations WSUL-AM 910 and WOL-AM 640 will carry the event live.
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