Orioles edge Yankees in 11 innings for victory
In a nine inning plus 11th, the Orioles beat the Yankees 5 to 4. The Twins shut out the Angels 2 to 0 and the White Sox defeated the Indians 7 to 1. Tigers toppled the Red Sox 4 to 2 while the Blue Jays crushed the Rangers 16 to 7. Mariners at A's late game scheduled.
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Cedar Rapids Mayoral Primary Sees Narrow Field Narrowed
Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today for Cedar Rapids mayoral primary. City will spend about $20,000 on the special election. From 11 candidates two advance. Details on page 1B.
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Roseanne Movie Filming Ends Today in Ottumwa Iowa
Filming of an ABC TV movie starring Roseanne and Tom Arnold wraps up today in Ottumwa Iowa. Residents have enjoyed watching the busy activity around the set as it concludes.
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Marion board mulls shared district superintendent idea
The Marion Independent Board of Education weighs Cedar Rapids proposal for two districts to share a superintendent. Details on page 3B.
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Parachutist Paraplegic Sky Diver Survives 9,500‑Foot Fall
Mark Garcia 32 of Peoria Arizona suffered a broken right leg after both parachutes failed at Beaver Oaks Airport Eagle Creek He landed in trees 9 500 feet below He is listed in fair condition at a Portland hospital The 69th jump he began skydiving in 1988 and has been a paraplegic since 1980 car crash.
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Today’s Chuckle About Aging And Advice
A light verse notes that as one grows too old to set a bad example one begins giving good advice. The quip frames age as a switch to wiser guidance.
Transit Director Bill Hoekstra Emulates Work Ethic from Parents
Cedar Rapids transit chief Bill Hoekstra explains his relentless work ethic learned from parents in Richland. He says the lesson is to keep at it until the job is finished as neighbors in Richland noted in Wednesday's Gazette.
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Iowa hate-crimes law safe despite Supreme Court ruling
Experts say the Iowa hate-crimes statute remains intact after the Supreme Court struck down a St Paul cross burning ban. They note Iowa targets existing crimes with enhanced penalties when bias is shown, unlike St Paul’s new cross-burning crime. The decision questions such laws nationwide.
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June turns to extremes in Iowa weather farmers face drought and floods
Eastern Iowa endures record cold amid a volatile month. Cedar Rapids low 44 ties 1902 record, 50 Monday. Sun and heat needed for rain washed crops. Cedar County sees drought and curling corn. Hail and heavy rain hurt fields in Winneshiek and Clayton counties. some growers report significant damage while others defend good fields.
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Near budget deal emerges in Iowa legislature
Iowa budget negotiators say they are close to agreement on a mix of 2 percent across the board cuts, a scaled back state worker raise, and a sales tax increase. Leaders set another session for today as talks aim to resolve Medicaid costs, property tax limits, and targeted tax breaks for the poor.
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Perot volunteers accuse Dallas campaign of hijacking effort
Colorado volunteers contend Dallas political professionals hijacked Ross Perot's undeclared campaign from grassroots supporters. They charge a coup d etat sidelining unpaid organizers while Republicans join in senior roles, including Ed Rollins as co chairman.
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Two-Way Mirror Trial Stirs Coralville Inn Romance Case
Patrick McCartt and Tonya Naughton sue the Canterbury Inn in Johnson County District Court for invasion of privacy and related harms over a two-way mirror in a penthouse suite. They seek unspecified damages from Canterbury Inn Ltd and associated owners and operators after alleging they were watched during intimate moments four years ago.
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