Negotiator Warren Christopher meets Algerian foreign minister in Algiers
U.S. hostage talks move forward as Deputy Secretary of State Warren Christopher holds a two hour meeting with Algerian Foreign Minister Mohamed Benyahia. Officials in Tehran and Washington signal cautious optimism while intermediaries push for a resolution.
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Campbell says he won’t play unless six million changes mind
Oilers running back Earl Campbell states he will skip the season but a $6 million offer could alter his position. The broader page mix notes political disputes, union actions, a crime testimony, a public ombudsman idea, auto industry outlook, dining review, and school closing debates.
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Homeowner Receives Paperweight Instead of Energy Device
A homeowner answered an ad promising a device to cut utility bills but instead received only a paperweight. The incident highlights possible ad fraud or misleading marketing tactics and underscores consumer caution when evaluating energy-saving claims.
Buckeye High School Bus Desegregation Battle Continues
Three white Buckeye High School girls stay home amid a federal desegregation order sparking a clash between Judge Richard Lee and U.S. District Judge Nauman Scott. Lee backs off from enforcing the order to bus the girls to a racially integrated school as Scott sets a contempt hearing for next Thursday.
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Flag incident leaves Walburg with broken wrist in Fort Dodge
Wayne Walburg 23 was lowering a 50 foot flag outside Perkins when a gust wrapped it around him lifting him at least 30 feet. He freed himself but froze as wind and cold forced a fall to the ground. He was treated for a broken wrist.
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West Liberty councilwoman resigns over newspaper designations
Milly Gregg resigns from the West Liberty City Council after the body designated the Index as the official newspaper. Gregg urged alternating legal ads between the Index and the Enterprise, which she co-owns, triggering objections and her departure during the vote. The council cited circulation figures 2128 for the Index and 836 for the Enterprise. The Enterprise, founded in 1978, is co-owned by Gregg and Jane Forte who also run a local real estate business.
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Chinese family reunion nears Cedar Rapids after long struggle
In Cedar Rapids C R Blood and Hoa Blood celebrate a major milestone as 16 relatives from Hoa's Chinese-Vietnamese family begin leaving Saigon for the United States. The group, including Hoa's mother and siblings, will travel via Bangkok and San Francisco to Iowa with support from a four-church sponsorship. Hoa and Blood plan a week off work as they prepare to welcome relatives and provide essentials.
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