New social compact envisioned by Clinton
President Clinton urged a centrist, cheaper and more effective government. He framed a new social compact grounded in opportunity and responsibility, defended existing programs, and emphasized deregulation and tax cuts. The address, delivered to a Republican-led Congress, stressed bipartisan aims and national responsibilities.
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Clinton
Washington Post
Washington
Congress
Harry Truman
Prosecution Opens Case in Simpson Murder Trial
Prosecutors outline dramatic blood evidence they say ties O J Simpson to the killings of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. They present blood matches, a bloodied sock, and motive from Marcia Clark and Christopher Darden as Judge Lance Ito weighs TV coverage.
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Washington Post
OS Angeles
O.J. Simpson
Nicole Brown Simpson
Ronald Goldman
Marcia Clark
Christopher Darden
Nicole
Darden
Lance Ito
Ito
Robert Shapiro
Simpson
Clark
Goldman
Fred
Patti Glass
Eunice
TV Stations Face Questions Over O J Simpson Trial Coverage
Gazette notes widespread questions at area TV stations as viewers fear long pre emptive coverage may disrupt soaps. Receptions at KGAN KCRG and KWWL report mixed interest and some complaints about trial scheduling and sports airings.
Defense argues other driver responsible in June fatal crash
Lindy Carr is described as at fault in a county road crash that killed a person. The defense attorney for Michael Miller contends Carr caused the collision in a cat and mouse chase. Details on page 1B. Cedar Rapids school board schedules March 7 special election for a 4.7 million instructional levy for computers and supplies. Details on page 1B. Jury selection in Ruben Garza murder trial continues for a third day with only three of 32 potential Hamilton County jurors willing to serve. Details on page 2B.
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Michael Miller
Lindy Carr
June
County Home Road
Cedar Rapids
Ruben Garza
Hamilton County
90s Spark Return of Comic Book Boom Across Stores
Store owners report renewed demand for comics as the 1990s revive sales. Adults increasingly view comics as a hobby and collectibles beyond childhood appeal. Early decade trends push both classic series and new titles back into demand.
Kwik Shop Birth: Baby Born in Parking Lot Delivery
Rob and Deborah Ball welcomed newborn Christopher Lewis Ball around 11 30 Monday night in the Kwik Shop parking lot at 3134 First Ave NE as they were en route to Mercy Hospital. Rob credited his prior delivery room experience and a helpful customer Kathy with assisting as the baby breathed and stayed warm until EMS arrived.
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Christopher Was
Rob
Deborah Ball
Kwik Shop
First Ave
Kathy
Christopher
John Pendygraft
Gazette
Christopher Lewis Ball
Mercy Medical Center
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NBC
ABC
CBS
Fox Networks
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Channel 9
Jill Smith
Kwwl-Tvv
Channel 7
Kelly Ehlert
Ehlert
University of Northern Iowa
C.R. School
Garza
Lynn M. Tefft
Newborn Christopher Lewis Ball
Mercy Hospital
Brockman Ave
Marion
Deborah
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