Baseball Scores From Around the Leagues
In MLB action the Blue Jays defeated the Angels 6 to 2 while the Tigers topped the Mariners 8 to 2. The Orioles won 1 to 0, Brewers beat Royals 9 to 1, White Sox beat Red Sox 4 to 2, and Athletics won 5 to 2 over the Indians. Yankees won 5 to 4 over the Rangers. In the National League Reds lost to the Pirates 2 to 1, Astros beat the Mets 2 to 0 in 10, Cubs routed the Braves 8 to 0, Giants downed the Cardinals, Expos edged the Padres 4 to 3 in 10, and Phillies defeated the Dodgers 9 to 3.
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American Blue Jays
Angels
Tigers
Mariners & Twins
Orioles
Brewers
Royals
White Sox
Red Sox
Athletics
Indians
Yankees
Rangers
National Reds
Pirates
Astros
Mets
Cubs
Braves
Giants
Cardinals
Expos
Padres
Phillies
Dodgers
Household bacteria offer oil spill cleanup for home use
Bacteria that clean up major oil spills are now available to consumers to remove grease spots on driveways and other messes. The microbes provide a natural alternative to traditional cleaning products. Details on page 5C.
Inflation shifts theft charges under new Iowa law
Inflation changes criminal theft thresholds in Iowa. First degree theft now requires over $10,000 in stolen goods, up from $5,000. Page 5B provides full details.
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Iowa
Aquino's Term Ends Amid Mixed Democracy and Slow Reform
Corazon Aquino leaves the Philippine presidency after 1986 amid a still evolving democracy. The era brought people power as a defining force, but reform progress has been uneven and slower than hoped. Details on page 6D.
Agassi Wins Wimbledon Title in Debut Championship
Andre Agassi defeats Goran Ivanisevic in five sets to win the Wimbledon men's singles title in his first appearance at the tournament. The American celebrates his surprise victory as fans witness a historic breakthrough.
Todays Chuckle Foot Forward Joke
Its all right to put your best foot forward yet you should watch where you step in daily life and humor.
Tomorrow Play it Cool Cold Treats for Hot Days
Food Plus presents cool summer drinks made with milk ice cream and yogurt. Dietitian Judy Fitzgibbons shares ice milk ice cream treats and tasty recipes. Appears in Tuesday Ga zette.
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Judy Fitzgibbons
Gazette
Russian aid roadblock eases as IMF talks advance
Munich reports say Russia and the IMF cleared a major hurdle on Western aid for Moscow. Yeltsin and Bush plan to meet, with IMF set to consider a $1 billion advance linked to Russia reforms, while energy price decontrol remains a sensitive issue.
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Munich
Germany
Russia
International Monetary Fund
IMF
Moscow
Boris Yeltsin
Bush
Japan
Britain
France
Canada
Italy
Yeltsin
Helmut Kohl
Yegor Gaidar
Michel Camdessus
Camdessus
Maharishi University seeks Chanute base in Rantoul Illinois
Maharishi International University has applied to the Defense Department to convert the Chanute Air Force Base near Rantoul into a university and conference center for Transcendental Meditation followers. City leaders fear loss of tax revenue and worry it would be a self contained operation. supporters say it could boost the local economy and provide a stable community for TM adherents.
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Rantoul, Ill
Chanute Air Force Base
Maharishi International University
MIU
Fairfield
Iowa
Defense Department
Pentagon
Tral Illinois
Maharishi International
Katy Podagrosi
Podagrosi
Maharishi
Rantoul
Robert Oates
Netherlands
United States
Seeds of change along Linn roads
Linn County roadside specialist Rob Roman champions native plants in rights of way to reverse the shift from non native grasses and herbicides. He notes decades of weed control cost and ineffectiveness and promotes wild rose purple prairie clover and butterfly milkweed as alternatives on Linn County roadsides.
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Linn
Gazette
Iowa
Rob Roman
Linn County
Roman
Donor Ties Surface in Bush Era Ambassador Picks
Eleven major GOP donors were nominated for U.S. ambassadorships over four years after giving at least 100000 to Bush or GOP causes. Kansas City businessman Donald Alexander faced Senate delay over timing of his $100000 gift before his Netherlands post.
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Washington
U.S
Bush
Senate
Kansas City
Donald Alexander
White House
Netherlands
Senate Foreign Affairs Committee
Alexander
Nicholas Salgo
Florida
Sweden
Jon Huntsman
Utah
Singapore
Republican Party
Reagan
Big GOP Ambassadors Picked From Major Donors
A list of donors who gave $100000 or more to the GOP is named as ambassadors. Entries include Donald Alexander to Iceland in 1992, Joseph Gildenhorn to Switzerland in 1989, Glen Holden to Jamaica in 1989, Charles Hostler to Bahrain in 1989, Roy Huffington to Austria in 1990, Nicholas Salgo to Sweden in 1992, Mel Semblier to Australia in 1989, Joy Silverman to Barbados with Senate blocking, Howard Wilkins to the Netherlands in 1989, and Joseph Zappala to Spain in 1989.
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GOP
Donald Alexander
Netherlands
Charles Cobb
Iceland
Joseph Gildenhorn
JBG Associates
Switzerland
Glen Holden
Holden Group
Jamaica
Charles Hostler
Bahrain
Roy Huffington
Roy M Huffington
Oil
Austria
Nicholas Salgo
Sweden
Mel Semblier
Sembler Co
Australia
Joy Silverman
Jeffrey Silverman
Ply- Gem Industries
Barbados
Senate
Howard Wilkins
the Maverick Co
Joseph Zappala
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Cedar Rapids
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Illinois Air Base
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