Weather woes and airport frustrations linger in Iowa column
In a homespun Iowa reflection columnist Mike Deupree laments persistent cold and wet weather while blaming airline woes on deregulation, labor disputes, and weather. He notes favorable Cedar Rapids service but criticism of United American and TWA hubs. He corrects a dove pigeon size claim and muses on Thanksgiving dinners.
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U.S. Prosecution Opens Inquiry Into Rich Pardon
Federal prosecutors led by U.S. Attorney Mary Jo White in New York examine possible links between Marc Rich pardon and donations from Rich's ex wife Denise Rich to Democratic causes. The probe seeks bank and telephone records to assess whether money influenced President Clinton’s final-day pardon on January 20.
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Palestinians attack kills eight Israelis at bus stop south of Tel Aviv
Khalil Abu Olbeh, a 35 year old Gaza City driver, rammed a crowd at an Azur bus stop killing seven Israeli soldiers and a civilian. The incident drew swift retaliation measures from Israel and heightened fears of wider conflict amid stalled peace talks and ongoing violence in the West Bank and Gaza.
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Census Bureau refines 2000 tally accuracy
Preliminary estimates show the 2000 census counted more people and missed fewer minorities than 1990. The count found 281 million in the U S, with estimates suggesting 2.7 to 4 million uncounted nationwide. Debates over sampling and potential funding impacts continue among lawmakers and experts.
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Commitment to the future The Gazette promotes agriculture
The Gazette advocates future farming by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It asks readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton in Cedar Rapids or at the nearest recycling location. It provides contact details for the publication and mailing address.
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