Capitol Hill delegate battle for DNC slots shows heated race
The Democratic National Convention delegates reserved for Congress members have become a battleground as the two leading presidential hopefuls vie for the positions. A Washington crime surge involving people with diplomatic immunity is handled quietly by State Department officials to avoid straining diplomatic ties.
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Backbone Winter Carnival draws thousands to benefit lake
Up to 3000 people are expected for the third annual Backbone Winter Carnival over Jan 28 and 29. The event raises funds for the Backbone Lake Preservation Association to help dredge the lake. East Iowa, page 20A.
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Firefighter Rescues Girl From Texas Apartment Blaze
Firefighter Victor Bernal 37 gives Sherry Dotson 3 a breath of life after the girl was handed through a burning apartment window in San Antonio. Sherry and her mother Juanita 22 were the only injured, both suffering smoke inhalation in the 1 45 a m blaze.
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Donors Agree on Nine Billion for Poor Nations Loans
Thirty one nations pledged nine billion dollars over three years to the World Bank group’s IDA to aid the poorest countries with interest free loans. The sum fell short of the management target of sixteen billion and drew critique over Africa India and China receiving less than hoped. Clausen blamed the United States for limiting its share prompting other donors to cover the gap.
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The Gazette Establishment and Publication Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette was established in 1883 by The Gazette Company and is published daily and Sunday from 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscriptions list carrier rates at 2.25 per week and mail rates for Morning Editions and Sunday nine issues at 10.40 for four weeks and 110.00 yearly. Some areas lack mail service. The AP holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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Pilot first attacked while in Nicaragua near border incident
The Honduran army chief said the U S helicopter pilot Jeffery Schwab was over Nicaragua when first attacked, evidence suggesting cloud cover hindered location checks. He landed in Honduras after machine gun fire and the pilot was killed.
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