Baseball scores roundup from major leagues
Mariners defeated the Yankees 5 to 1 and the Twins beat the Orioles 5 to 2. Red Sox topped the White Sox 6 to 1 while the Angels won 6 to 1 over the Tigers. Royals fell to the Brewers 1 to 3 and the Rangers won 6 to 5 against the Indians. Braves blanked the Cubs 4 to 0 and the Mets crushed the Astros 7 to 6. Pirates at Reds and late games: Phillies at Padres Expos at Giants Cardinals at Dodgers were in progress.
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Royals
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Indians
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Astros
Pirates
Reds
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Dodgers
Iowa hits 1992 record in faculty research funds
The University of Iowa reports a record sum received in fiscal 1992 from faculty research grants contracts and gifts. Details are on page 3B.
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University of Iowa
Tax watchdogs face setback in defict lawsuit
Iowa taxpayers group Iowans for Tax Relief suffered a court setback when a judge dismissed its suit alleging state budget practices violate a constitutional ban on deficits. Details on page 4B.
Grieving Families Lose Discount Airfare Bargains
Sad state of air fares ends for relatives of deceased or gravely ill as four major carriers stop selling special rate tickets. Details on page 6C.
Exxon Spill Captain's Charge Dropped
A 1989 Exxon tanker oil spill conviction was overturned on Friday. The captain, once charged in the disaster that became the nation’s worst offshore spill, had his conviction nullified. Details on page 15D.
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Exxon
Today’s Chuckle About Insomnia and Dance Recital
A playful quip notes that sleepless nights hint at either insomnia or a modern dancer finishing an evening recital.
Elderly Iowans fight to keep driving licenses
An Iowa driver examiner faces tough decisions as aging residents contend for independence by preserving their licenses. The piece on page 1A of Sunday's Gazette explores the right to drive and the difficulties in revoking elderly drivers.
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Gazette
Iowa to back $10 million loan plan for middle income families
The Partnership Loan Program targets in state colleges with loans up to 10000 a year at below market rates for families earning 30000 to 60000. The Iowa Student Aid Commission and Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp will issue 10 million in bonds backed by a 1 million reserve. Up to 3000 students could receive aid this fall with a Thursday press conference at the State Capitol.
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Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Iowa
Richard Vohs
Terry Branstad
Vohs
Iowa Student Aid Commission
Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp
State Capitol
Gary Nichols
The
Rates dip sparking rush to apply for mortgages
Mortgage rates fall to 8 percent on 30 year loans and 7 percent on 15 year loans after the Fed cuts the discount rate to a 29 year low. Realtors say refinance demand surges as lenders report many inquiries about refinancing and loan options.
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Gail Cooper-Evans
Gazette
Federal Reserve
Fed
Joyce Pence
Hearthstone Mortgage
Cedar Rapids
Hearthstone
Pence
Burglary spree suspect arrested after stolen money order
Linn County deputies nabbed 22 year old Shannon Washburn after he tried to cash a $300 stolen U S postal money order at a Cedar Rapids bank. The money order had been stolen from Fairfax or Mount Vernon post offices during a spree that affected Fairfax Ely and Mount Vernon. Capt Dennis Fiser said the marked money order aided the arrest and turned a gloomy Friday into an investigative victory.
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Rick Smith
Linn County
Shannon Gene Washburn
Park Towne Pl
U.S
First Trust and Savings Bank
Cedar Rapids
Fairfax
Mount Vernon
Ely
Dennis Fiser
Clinton Gore effect lift in nationwide poll
The Times-Mirror survey shows Clinton ahead of Perot and Bush in favorable ratings after selecting Sen. Al Gore as running mate. Clinton improves from 57 37 to 63 30 after the announcement. Gore earns 47 favorable and 19 unfavorable. Quayle remains broadly unpopular.
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Los Angeles Times
Washington
Bill Clinton
al Gore
Tennessee
Ross Perot
Bush
New Times-Mirror
Arkansas
Perot
Gore
Clinton
Dan Quayle
Noriega sentenced to 40 years amid Bush subversion claims
Manuel Noriega was given a 40 year federal sentence for drug and racketeering, with the former Panamanian leader alleging President Bush used power to subvert justice. Judge Hoeveler ordered continued detention at MCC Miami while defense arguments about prisoner of war status are heard. Noriega denied guilt in a rambling court appearance and accused U.S. agencies of murdering his predecessor Omar Torrijos.
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Noriega
Metropolitan Correctional Center
Miami
Manuel Noriega
U.S
Panama
United States
George Herbert Walker Bush
William Hoeveler
Bill Clinton
Reagan
Omar Torrijos
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