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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 2000
Page
2
A nationwide spike in tequila costs triggers Senate hearings led by Trent Lott and White House debate. The piece links prices to Mexico, agave shortages, and broader economic fallout, with politicians from Daschle to Gore weighing in.
U N troops launched a rescue at Kailahun base freeing 222 peacekeepers and 11 observers held by rebels. Indian and British forces transported the wounded and observers to Freetown while the convoy pushed toward U N controlled Daru after a 10 hour road march under fire.
An official says Aramco boosted output last week after Saudi Arabia pledged a 500000 barrel per day rise earlier this month. Traders report expectations of August supply, despite OPEC criticism and lingering unity questions among members led by Ali Rodriguez and Iran. Saudi aims to push prices toward 25 to 30 dollars per barrel.
A tornado at Green Acres campground near Pine Lake Alberta killed nine people and injured more than 130. Hundreds sought shelter as divers searched submerged trailers and authorities pressed for missing persons while seeking military help. The twister struck Friday evening about 6 30 causing widespread destruction and displacing hundreds.
President Clinton pledged to veto an estate tax repeal bill passed by Republicans saying it would cost about 750 billion dollars over 10 years and mainly benefit 3,000 families. He aired the warning from Camp David as debated Senate measures seek broader tax cuts.
The Gazette highlights sustainable printing using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle by dropping newspapers at City Carton on Sixth St or at the nearest recycling location.
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