Reader letters mix weather tips and travel tales in Iowa column
The reader conducts a mailbag survey of topics from a misread museum event to climate comparisons and telemarketing tactics. They recount letters from readers in Iowa about weather in Europe and Arizona, share views on avoiding phone pitches, and note Graydon Gwin’s claim of visiting 319 nations while reflecting on his own 45-country tally.
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Graydon
Gig" Gwin
Kirksville
Iowa
Minnesota
Kansas
Nebraska
U.S. Navy
Delaware
Reform Party sues Buchanan campaign in New Hampshire
Concord AP The Reform Party of New Hampshire says it will sue Pat Buchanan's presidential campaign for 10 million dollars alleging wrongful use of its name in a mailing to members. State chairman John Talbott will also seek federal mail fraud charges. Buchanan not named personally. The pamphlet promoted an April 1 Manchester meeting as the party convention.
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N.H
Reform Party of
New Hampshire
Pat Buchanan
John Talbott
U.S
the Gazette
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Iowa
Associated Press
AP News
Gazette Communications, Inc
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Washington
al Gore
Justice Department
Gore
White House
George W. Bush
House Government Reform Committee
Dan Burton
Brookings Institution
Stephen Hess
Clinton
Ventura to lobby Congress for China trade ties
Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura says he will lead efforts to win Congress approval of permanent normal trade relations with China. He testified before the House Ways and Means Committee and plans a China trade mission within 12 to 18 months.
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Congress
China Trade
Washington
Minnesota
Jesse Ventura
Clinton
China
Fox News
House
Ways and Means Committee
National Governors’ Association
World Trade Organization
White House
Jake Siewert
Siewert
Geneva
Hafez Assad
United States
U.S
WTO
Gazette Promotes Soybean Ink and Recycling Drive
The Gazette highlights use of soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton 4250 Sixth St SW or at nearby recycling locations.
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City Carton
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Subscription Service Contacts
The notice lists three phone numbers for subscription service assistance. General number 319 398 8211 provided for overall inquiries.
Probe casts shadow over Gore campaign
The probe into whether e-mails from the Gore White House were hidden from investigators looms over the campaign. Republicans cite fundraising irregularities and a 60,000 donation flow tied to a California temple event as potential fodder.
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Probe
Gore
Vice presidential running mates spark wide speculation
Washington insiders discuss possible Gore and Bush selections with names like Hagel McCain Bayh and others. The Hotline lists 20 Democrats and 22 Republicans seen as potential veep choices, while pundits urge candidates to publicly deny interest to stay in the mix.
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George W. Bush
Charles Hagel
Nebraska
Arizona
John McCain
Evan Bayh
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