Computer helps her talk again after car crash
A new computer lets 26 year old Nancie McClure speak with family and friends following a decade of silence caused by a jury in a car accident.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1998
Page
1
Golden opportunity in women's hockey
Team USA hopes its gold medal opens the country eyes. Also women’s figure skating steals the show. Details, 1C and 8C. Material things don’t mean much to friends of Jennifer Rathjen who was dragged to death by a car. Details, 1B.
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Team USA
Jennifer Rathjen
C R teachers set vote on 3.17 percent raise
Teachers in CR will vote on accepting a 3.17 percent salary increase rather than risk losing incentive pay. Details on page 1B.
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C.R
Cedar Rapids driver Brad Loney nets career payday
In the NASCAR Busch Series NA PA Auto Parts 300 at a premier track Brad Loney of Cedar Rapids finished 19th, marking his largest career payout to date as noted in the Hlas column on 1C.
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Brad Loney
Cedar Rapids
Ryan Jackson
Teri Stegall
Third Ave
Stegall
Mia
Websites for pet lovers offer NetVet and virtual animals
Accent 6B notes several sites for pet enthusiasts. NetVet provides veterinary resources while another site features virtual animals for interactive play and learning.
Universities Earned 592 Million from Inventions in 1996
A new report shows universities generated 592 million dollars from inventions in 1996. The findings highlight tech transfer activity and the role of universities in commercializing research outcomes.
Iowa Legislature tough on drunken drivers hits local center
Last year the Indian Creek Nature Center benefited from drunken drivers sentenced to community service. This year the move by the Iowa Legislature to crack down on drunken driving shortens that assistance, affecting the center. Thursday's Gazette reports details.
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Indian Creek
U N chief to make last ditch Iraq trip
U N Secretary General Kofi Annan prepared to travel to Baghdad to seek a diplomatic solution to the Iraq crisis. The move was supported by the United States Britain France and Russia as Baghdad signaled willingness to offer ground for a full inspection based on U N resolutions.
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Iraq
Dallas Morning News
Amman
Jordan
Clinton
Baghdad
Paris
Moscow
United Nations
Saddam Hussein
Kofi Annan
Annan
Security Council
Reso
Mohammed Said al-Sahhaf
Jacques Chirac
Tariq Aziz
Split property tax plan eyed as reshaping Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids officials discuss a split land value tax or two tier system inspired by Pennsylvania. Land would be taxed at a higher rate while buildings receive a lower rate, potentially keeping total bills similar but spurring home improvements and redevelopment. Pennsylvanian cities like Harrisburg credit the plan with reduced vacancies and urban renewal as Mayor Stephen Reed touts long term savings.
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Douglas Neumann
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Ole Munson
Munson
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Stephen Reed
GOP unveils private plan for uninsured Iowa children
The Iowa GOP proposes Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa to cover children in working poor families earning under 185 percent of poverty. Starting Jan 1, eligible kids without Medicaid or private coverage gain access to private plans, with state subsidies and family premium share up to 5 percent. Over 67,000 children lack coverage. plan emphasizes private insurers and a standard benefits package.
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Iowa
Brad Hansen
Council Bluffs
HAWKI
John Redwine
Sioux City
Republican plan aims to cover 58000 children by 2000
The plan would provide health insurance benefits for as many as 58,000 children by 1999 and 2000. Parents could choose private insurer plans and pay up to 5 percent of income toward premiums or co payments. State costs would rise from about 7 million in 1999 to 11 million by 2000. Includes visits dental and vision.
Comedian pleads no contest in Omaha rape case
Vinson Champ a 36 year old Los Angeles comedian pleaded no contest to a first degree sexual assault charge in Omaha after weighing trial versus a plea. He was found guilty by Judge Lawrence Corrigan and faces up to 50 years in prison. Chap under investigation in Davenport and Pasadena cases.
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Omaha World-Herald
Omaha
Neb
California
Vinson Champ
Los Angeles
St. Ambrose University
Davenport
Pasadena
Calif
City College
Champ
University of Nebraska At Omaha
James Martin Davis
Veggie libel ruling keeps Winfrey case alive in court
A federal judge ruled the Texas cattlemen have no case under the 1995 veggie libel law against Oprah Winfrey over a 1996 Mad Cow debate show. The suit continues as a common law defamation case, with jurors reconvening to hear facts and determine damages or responsibility.
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Amarillo
Texas
Oprah Winfrey
U.S
Mary Lou Robinson
Winfrey
United States
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