Baseball scores and late games from the day
In the American League Toronto defeated the New York Red Sox 4 to 2 while the Orioles beat the Indians 6 to 1. The Tigers edged the White Sox 6 to 4, the Angels swept the Athletics 6 to 1, and the Brewers topped the Twins 6 to 4. The Royals beat the Mariners 2 to 2 and the Rangers won 6 to 1. In the National League Mets 6 Expos 5, Pirates 5 Phillies 3, Cardinals 6 Cubs 5, and the Astros at Padres were delayed with Braves at Dodgers and Reds at Giants listed as late games.
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Toronto
New York Red Sox
Orioles
Indians
Tigers
White Sox
Angels
Athletics
Brewers
Twins
Royals
Mariners
Rangers
National Mets
Expos
Pirates
Phillies
Cardinals
Cubs
Astros
Padres
Braves
Dodgers
Reds
Giants
Cedar Lake warns against swimming and fish consumption
Fecal material detected in a study prompts warnings against wading or swimming in Cedar Lake. A longstanding warning about eating fish from the lake remains in effect. Details on page 1B.
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Cedar Lake
Cedar Rapids Trims Water Use Amid Drought
Cedar Rapids faces rising water concerns as city departments join a public effort to curb consumption amid dry weather. Officials warn that continued dryness could trigger a water emergency and prompt action on a citywide scale.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa restaurants fined for child labor violations
The federal Labor Department fined 13 Iowa businesses including Muscatine eateries An American Original Diner and Diamond Dave's Tacos for child labor law violations. Diamond Dave's faces a $7,100 penalty and plans to appeal. Details on page 5C.
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Iowa
Federal Labor Department
Diamond Dave's
Seattle Mariners sale advances to Nintendo group
A committee of baseball owners approved the sale of the Seattle Mariners to a Japan based group led by Nintendo Co Ltd chairman. The $125 million deal awaits final approval from all 26 major league teams today as details appear on page 2C.
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Seattle Mariners
Nintendo Co. Ltd
Todays Chuckle: Kids Have It Easy With TV Remotes
A lighthearted jab noting how modern kids enjoy remote controls while earlier generations walked miles to reach the TV. The quip contrasts past effort with present convenience in a humorous tone.
Irradiation Lab to Test Food Safety at Iowa State
A new irradiation lab at Iowa State University will host safety research on meat and other foods next month. The work aims to guarantee food safety though it remains a controversial method in global use.
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Iowa State University
Health & Science
Iowa to offer 40 million first time homebuyer mortgages at 7.5
The Iowa Finance Authority announced 40 million in loans for August at 7.5 percent fixed for 30 years, the lowest rate since 1977. About 1,300 mortgages planned with rural and urban targeting, varying purchase limits by city, and income caps of 41 100 to 47 265 depending on area.
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Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
DES Moines
Iowa Finance Authority
IFA
Ted Chapler
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Quayle Frames Culture Clash Us Versus Them Appeal
Vice President Dan Quayle condemned a cultural elite he linked to Murphy Brown critics expanding the battle to universities Hollywood and the news media. He also attacked Ross Perot for a condescending stance toward women and questioned his cabinet stance. Quayle defended merit hiring and labeled homosexuality a choice, aligning with family values rhetoric at a Southern Baptist event and aboard Air Force Two.
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Los Angeles Times
Indianapolis
Dan Quayle
Murphy Brown
Hollywood
Quayle
Ross Perot
Marilyn Quayle
Texas
White House
Perot
Bush
Southern Baptist Convention
Air Force II
America
Scam letters promise New York funds to Iowa residents
An Arizona firm Clarke Winston Hayes sent letters claiming eligible recipients may have money in the New York State Treasury and urged calls to a pricey 900 number. Residents like Bonnie Heathman wrote back, later learning there is no unclaimed funds and facing BBB complaints about the scam.
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Antionette
Taylor-Thomas Gazette
Bonnie Heathman
Arizona
Clarke, Winston & Hayes
Heathman
New York State Treasury
Cavalier St. NE
New York
New York State Comptroller's Office
Comptroller’s Office
Missing baseball cards valued at eighty thousand dollars
Investigators pursue a Cedar Rapids case after a May 17 break in at Baxter's RV Center and Baxter's Sports Cards. A 23 year old man, Shayne Erickson, is charged with first degree theft, though he denies taking the cards. Recovered items include televisions video recorders and a handgun. Baxter notes a second wave may have occurred and that cards from his hefty 3.5 million collection could fetch high value at shows.
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Rick Smith
Azette
Baxter
RV Center
Highway 13
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Shayne Erickson
E Ave
Dennis Fiser
Linn County Sheriff's Department
Baxter’s
Rick Baxter
Sheraton Hotel
David Justice
Atlanta Braves
Riverboat group moves to sell stock in new Inc
The President Riverboat Casinos Inc formed by The Connelly Group plans to sell up to 4.4 million shares to fund a buyout of International Game Technology of Reno. IGT owns 40 percent of Connelly riverboat operations and seeks exit. SEC and Iowa regulators review the plan while brokers gauge market demand. The firm reported 6.6 million dollars profit in its first 11 months.
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Davenport
President
Connelly Group of
Pittsburgh
Securities and Exchange Commission
Reno, Nev
Connelly
Reno
International Game Technology
New Connelly Company
Riverboat Casinos Inc
SEC
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
Commission
Lorenzo Creighton
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