Baseball scores roundup from today’s games
In major league action the Chicago White Sox beat Milwaukee 5 to 4 in 12 innings. The Twins defeated the Red Sox 7 to 6. Royals edged the Indians 3 to 2, while the Rangers topped the Orioles 5 to 4. The Athletics and Tigers played to a 4-4 tie. National League play saw the Dodgers 7 Phillies 5, Cardinals 5 Reds 7, Expos 7 Padres 4, Pirates 2 Cubs 1, Giants 6 Mets 4, Braves 4 Astros 2.
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Grant funds delayed by state society input rule
Cedar Rapids city officials fail to follow a State Historical Society requirement to seek input on federally funded restoration projects for four years. The delay affects disbursement of 1.2 million dollars in grants. Details on page 1B.
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Cedar Rapids
State Historical Society
Hansen weighs Europe move after Bulls decline
Former Hawkeye and Chicago Bull Bobby Hansen says in a Gazette interview he is considering continuing his basketball career in Europe after the Bulls chose not to renew his contract last month. Details on page 10.
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Reagan to attend August fund-raiser in Cedar Rapids
Former President Ronald Reagan is tentatively planned to join an August 7 fund-raiser at the Five Seasons Hotel in Cedar Rapids, marking his first Iowa visit since leaving office. Party officials are waiting a final schedule decision. Iowa Republican Party Chairman Richard Schwarm praised Reagan as a leading 20th century president.
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Ronald Reagan
Cedar Rapids
Reagan
Iowa
Five Seasons
Republican Party
Richard Schwarm
Today's Chuckle: Republicans Charter Jets For Mountains
A humorous line notes Republicans skip arduous climbs by chartering jets, contrasting effort with convenience.
First woman Lutheran bishop elected in United States
The Gazette reports April Alring Larson of Decorah becomes the first woman Lutheran bishop in the nation. She says some call her election a disaster while others call it a miracle, highlighting mixed reactions to the historic appointment.
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Decorah
United States
Clinton offers a new choice for change at DNC
Bill Clinton urged a new political path at Madison Square Garden, appealing to Perot supporters and voters disillusioned with GOP rule. He framed a "New Covenant" giving citizens more responsibility in exchange for responsive government, promising opportunity and accountable leadership.
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Gephardt urges Iowa role for Clinton in fall race
House Speaker Richard Gephardt assures Iowa delegates that the state is vital to Bill Clinton's general election bid. He warns against complacency despite poll leads and stresses campaigning in the Midwest South Northeast and California to secure a Democratic victory.
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Perot Drops Independent Bid Endorses No One
Ross Perot quits his independent presidential bid saying a revived Democratic Party blocks any three way race and a House majority would doom his candidacy. He declines to endorse Bush or Clinton, leaving supporters to hear both campaigns. Analysts differ on who benefits, with some predicting a Bush edge in the South and Texas.
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Pullout stuns Iowa backers and observers weigh gains
Gazette reports Perot ends presidential bid surprising Iowa supporters like Rosanne Freeburg who led efforts to place his name on the November ballot. Perot staffers plan to file petitions in Des Moines and urge protest support while Republicans say the move benefits Bush though clarity varies in Iowa. Grassley says his credibility is hurt and Grassley notes Perot cannot be a credible candidate again.
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Cedar Rapids
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Cedar Rapids set to enforce tower wind rules
Cedar Rapids building officials will begin applying wind pressure rules for towers after a collapse near Blairs Ferry Road and Council Street NE killed one worker and injured two. The Uniform Building Code covers radio towers, but city records show no prior enforcement of structural requirements.
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Cedar Rapids
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Universal Gym Equipment
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Boxa
Blairs Ferry Road
Council Street
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