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Haitian students fear return home after study in Iowa
Five Haitian students at Kirkwood Community College fear persecution if they return to Haiti because of the education they received in the United States. Details on page 5B.
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Clinton vows to aid family farms in New Covenant
Iowa's farm sector suffered heavy losses in the 1980s as small operations disappeared. Democratic candidate Bill Clinton pledges to include family farms in his New Covenant plan, signaling support for agricultural stability and rural communities.
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Eldred Shines in First Brewers Start for Milwau kee
Urbana native Cal Eldred pitched in his first 1992 start for Milwaukee guiding the Brewers to a 6 3 win over the Chicago club. Details on page 1C.
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Brake problems hit half of nation’s heavy trucks
A federal study cited by the Detroit News found about half of U S heavy trucks on highways have dangerous brake issues. The National Transportation Safety Board stopped 1 500 trucks in Florida Pennsylvania Oregon Illinois and Texas and ordered 46.1 percent off the road for maladjusted brakes.
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Todays Chuckle Vanishing Cream Joke
A light humor item notes cows on low cholesterol diets prompting jokes about vanishing cream.
Silver Spoon's Winning Formula From Coralville Restaurant
Leanne Jonker and The Silver Spoon in Coralville continue a winning approach with traditional foods prepared from scratch and a splash of flair. The feature appears in Tuesday's Gazette's Food Plus.
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Saddam’s Hidden Wealth Fuels Efforts to Sustain Regime
Western intelligence officials in Amman say Saddam Hussein is exhausting hidden wealth to keep power. They estimate up to 30 billion dollars available after the 1991 Gulf War, with secret Swiss accounts and assets abroad used despite freezes. Relatives and associates in the US, UK, and Germany are said to be benefiting, with some Iraqi oil gold moving to bullion markets. Jordan disputes claims that 30 percent of aid shipments include forbidden goods.
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Clown ushers bring levity to Iowa wedding
Rob McCain and Connie Lawson invited clowns to their St Wenceslaus Church ceremony in Iowa City entertaining 300 guests. Clowns Babaloon and Bozie greeted arrivals, while Lawson a Lakeview Elementary teacher and McCain a part time clown shared a lighthearted start to married life.
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C R teens form teams not gangs in Cedar Rapids program
Cedar Rapids youth join a new gang prevention effort combining sports, music, art, and academics. Coordinator Scott Miller reports 30 to 40 Johnson participants and about 30 at Metro High School each night through late June. Activities run 6 to 9 p.m. or 6 to 11 p.m. several nights weekly.
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Teens Play Basketball At Metro High In Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Metro High School hosts a 10 week gang prevention program run at two sites including the Cedar Rapids campus. Teens participate in basketball activities as part of the program with goals of outreach and youth safety.
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Drought fears fade as Iowa towns see July rainfall
Iowa forecast shows cooler, wetter conditions with a 30 day outlook for relief from heat. Hydrological reports note July rainfall above normal, easing drought concerns though isolated storms continue to sweep parts of Eastern Iowa. Local rainfall totals include Cedar Rapids 0.5 inches downtown and Decorah 0.4 inches.
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Bees Fight Firefighters At Grinnell House Blaze
At 1429 Park St a wood frame house burned starting 12:14 p.m. Bees swarmed and repelled firefighters for three hours. Firefighter Pat White treated for heat exhaustion and others stung. Roof attic and second story damaged as bees keep a hive.
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