Bank Robber Wiese Pleads Guilty In Iowa Case
Wiese apologizes as he pleads guilty to five charges related to a May 1999 bank robbery in Brusha. A dye pack and tear gas were used. a state trooper captured him near Marengo about 30 minutes later. He faces 15 years in prison, with 85 percent served, and possible transfer to an Iowa facility for treatment. Banker Brusha forgives him.
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Jamieson civil trial set as Jan 24 with jury
Jamieson and Cathy Bohlken case moves toward a civil trial date of January 24 with an eight juror panel. Jamieson, who has no attorney, did not attend a pretrial conference in Anamosa and faces an 18 witness list and a potential three day matter.
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Regents seek 4 percent raise across unions this year and next
Regent officials said salary increases averaged about four percent for union and non union workers this year and in 2001. Union raises are secured by contracts, while non union faculty faces uncertain terms. Leaders stress avoiding large cuts and note immediate budget trimming of 3.4 million dollars next year.
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Studio bosses unaware of drug messages in TV shows
In Pasadena, five studio heads said networks offered government incentives to insert anti drug messages into prime time programs. They denied awareness of such government involvement and questioned the use of creative content for policy aims. Clinton said there was no effort to regulate content and noted the government funds anti drug ads.
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Russia denies rising Chechnya casualties as Grozny battles intensify
Russia launches heavy air and artillery strikes on Chechen rebel positions claiming scores of rebels killed. Officials report 60 and 61 rebels killed in Khimoi and Sharoi as Moscow seeks momentum after stalled offensives. Media notes rising Russian casualties despite official denials.
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