Iowas spending boom cited in Mike Deupree column
Mike Deupree notes Iowa’s strong economy with large state grants for Dubuque and Polk County and raised university presidents' salaries. He argues funding reflects economic forces, not irresponsibility, and defends athletic spending while urging fiscal clarity.
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Ten die in Akashi bridge crush at Japanese festival
At least ten people died and about ninety were injured when a crowded pedestrian overpass near Akashi station collapsed into a crush after fireworks ended. Most victims were children under ten as thousands watched from the beach nearby.
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Gazette promotes agriculture with soybean ink recycling push
The Gazette and Iowa City Gazette describe their commitment to future farming by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. They urge readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton or a nearby recycling location and provide contact details for subscription services.
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Blacks seek ownership with two thirds eyeing own business
A national Urban League survey finds over two thirds of blacks want to own businesses rather than join firms, with 10 percent currently self employed. It notes optimism, concerns about AIDS, racism, and crime, and cites 2.8 million minority owned businesses in 1997.
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