Clinton Africa trip seen as potential turning point for U S relations
The article weighs President Clinton’s two week Africa tour, noting possible boosts to democratic reform, trade incentives in the African Growth and Opportunity Act, and improved American understanding of a changing continent. It cites Uganda visits, IMF growth, and U S textile interests amid debate on trade benefits.
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South Africa
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Illinois
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Equator
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Stop the Pentagon Overspending on Spare Parts
A GAO report to the Senate Armed Forces subcommittee shows the military pays far above fair value for items mainly spare parts. Examples include $800 per square yard aircraft fabric versus $100, and $75.60 metal set screws versus pennies, highlighting continued waste despite reforms.
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Navy
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Alowa
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Uganda Prepares for Clinton Visit With City Makeover
Uganda gears up for President Clinton with 1200 new phone lines, road and street repairs, and citywide renovations around Kampala. Officials highlight a dramatic image shift as Bush era visitors stay at the Sheraton and security, power, and cleanliness promise a welcoming backdrop.
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Sheraton
Kampala
Uganda
Central Market
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Entebbe
Grassley examines defense spending amid carrier aircraft fittings
James Niday argues media misstates spending and recalls the $650 toilet system for carrier aircraft. He notes the $75 set screws involve 30 to 40 year old planes and questions the broader context.
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Grassley
Defense Department
Senator Grassley
Controversy over zoo site sparks Cedar Rapids letter campaign
Laurie Crawford Stone urges the Cedar Rapids City Council to remove the zoo from the tax funded list citing FOTZ push for county land, environmental concerns at Squaw Creek Park, and doubts about self sufficiency and accurate planning. She argues voters should oppose the tax measure.
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Conservation Board
Iowa
Second Ave
Cedar Rapids
Laurie Crawford Stone
One Cent on the Dollar Edits Tax Perseverance in Iowa
Gene Van Horn of Walker questions the March 19 Gazette editorial asserting 1 cent on the dollar is insignificant. He argues compounding adds up to 55 foot-pounds of force that could impact taxpayers and education, urging readers to reconsider the penny’s effect.
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Iowa
Gazette invites letters and guest columns
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns from writers. Include full name signature and daytime phone number. addresses not published and no anonymous letters. Limit letters to 300 words, with at most one letter per writer every 30 days. column length should stay under 700 words. Mail Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazette fylowa.infi.net.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Swappers Skip Hawkeye Downs Over Sales Tax Change
Greg Lane reports on a March Hawkeye Downs automotive swap meet with far fewer vendors and buyers as sellers refuse to pay sales tax on personal items. He canvasses participants who echo a boycott arguing sales tax on goods passed between friends or family is unfair.
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