UAW Eyes Feb 16 Strike as Caterpillar Lockout Ends
United Auto Workers leaders plan to escalate the Caterpillar dispute on February 16 the day the company ends a lockout of 5 650 workers. A 4 p.m. East Peoria meeting will decide the strike action affecting 16 000 Caterpillar members across Illinois Pennsylvania Tennessee and Colorado.
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Defense tests in Tyson rape trial
Prosecutors called Miss Black America winner Sharmell Sullivan and other witnesses to rebut claims the accuser lusted after Tyson. Sullivan testified she heard no such remarks at the beauty pageant while Tyson described a sexual proposition to the woman. Tyson testified that she replied with interest after a July rehearsal, and eleven defense contestants testified in his favor.
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Kevorkian Counsels Four Patients While Facing Murder Charges
Dr. Jack Kevorkian, awaiting trial for deaths of two women through death by own action, says he is counseling four patients inclining toward physician assisted suicide. He notes most are not terminal, and some counseled may choose years before any action. He says he would not impose the idea and cites patients who chose treatment instead.
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Tax hike not needed says Bush official amid tax package debate
White House chief of staff Samuel Skinner on NBC's Meet the Press argued no tax increase is needed for a package aiding middle earners. He did not commit to a veto position on legislation moving through Congress and warned of a tough 1990s election battle if the package fails to pass by March 20.
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Felons on probation show high re-arrest rate, study finds
A Department of Justice analysis of 79,000 people in 32 counties across 17 states finds 43 percent of felons put on probation are re-arrested within three years. Among those, many are jailed for violent or drug offenses while 62 percent face a re-arrest or probation violation.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette Subscription Rates and Address Notice
The Cedar Rapids Gazette announces subscription prices for morning editions and Sundays with rates listed for 7 issues per week for 4 weeks and 52 weeks. It notes mail subscription limitations and post office information for address changes and mailing details.
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