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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1997
Page
6
The Gazette and KCRG-TV present a three day series on Iowa's state run lottery. Reports feature winners and losers with local perspectives and expert commentary.
Iowa leaders discuss the state lottery amid strong public support of about 71 percent while some officials warn of overreliance on lottery funds. Governor Branstad favors minimal changes, while critics like Sen. McKean foresee a slow fade as awareness grows. Analysts urge education over gambling promotion.
Kasparov loses a chess game to the IBM Deep Blue computer, the first time he has fallen in a match. Analysts note the computer's tactical strength and a risky opening by Kasparov, who resigns after move 19.
In Beirut the pope addressed a crowd of about 500000 on the war scarred seafront calling for peace in mar tyr Lebanon. He spoke Arabic and urged unity amid regional tensions while releasing a church document to guide Lebanon’s Catholics.
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