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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1999
Page
3
Police on both sides of the Irish border arrest seven men in the Omagh car bombing investigation. Over 60 suspects have been questioned in Northern Ireland and the Republic with no charges yet filed.
On February 22 notable events include George Washington's birth in 1732, Florida cession in 1819, abolitionist Tennessee constitution in 1865, Woolworth’s first five cent store in 1879, Dakotas Montana and Washington state admittance in 1889, Coolidge radio broadcast in 1924, China liaison offices in 1973, USA hockey upset of the Soviets in 1980, Warhol death in 1987, and the Ames espionage charges in 1994.
Washington reports a divided Congress returning to work after Clinton's impeachment. House members fear lingering partisanship while Senate colleagues foresee easier cross party cooperation on Social Security Medicare education patient rights and tax cuts. Leaders plan a White House meeting to start healing.
The 1998 list shows 21 of 25 top stolen models from Toyota and Honda. The 1989 Camry and late 80s to early 90s Accords top the rankings. Theft claims fell about 22 percent, aided by police focus on stolen parts and VIN labeling for easier tracing.
Prime Ministers Vajpayee and Sharif pledged to reduce accidental or unauthorized nuclear use and to give advance warning of ballistic missile tests. They called for a new era in relations while Kashmir tensions persist and protests were restrained by police.
The Clinton administration proposes expanding the Youth Crime Guns Interdiction Initiative to 10 more cities to trace firearms used by youths. ATF analysis shows many guns reach minors via straw purchasers from licensed dealers and private sellers, with 25 to 36 percent of guns in juvenile recoveries traced to straw buyers.
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