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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1998

Page

8

Police kill six protesters in Jakarta clashes

In Jakarta police and military forces fired on student protesters at Trisakti University, killing six and wounding at least sixteen. Witnesses report rubber bullets followed by live rounds as hundreds of officers surrounded campuses after nightfall.

Jakarta Indonesia Suharto Bogor Trisakti University Ivan Kariman Egypt Hamani Nata Trisakti Lumber Waras Hospital

Democrats Split Over Education and Tax Rollbacks in Iowa Race

gubernatorial candidates clash over property tax rollbacks for commercial property and a potential freeze with state cost sharing. McCormick argues against tax hikes and pursues freezes while Vilsack pushes simplification of income tax and broader exemptions. Education plans focus on smaller class sizes, community college incentives, teacher pay, building safety, and local control under state standards.

Vilsack McCormick

Mount Vernon Road safety plan eyed in city council action

Interim steps include trial warning lights and signs to alert motorists of upcoming mid block pedestrian crossings. Brett Engmark urged longer review of speed limits on Mount Vernon Road and near city schools after his 13 year old son Brandon was seriously injured crossing the road. Brandon has since recovered.

Brett Engmark 26Th St. SE Mount Vernon Road Engmark Brandon

Hezbollah seeks direct dialogue with Americans

The Iranian backed group says it wants dialogue with the American people and a better Western image while denying official U.S. ties. Hezbollah rejects formal relations but signals openness to contact as it remains hostile to Israel with Iranian and Syrian support.

Beirut Lebanon Hezbollah West U.S Washington Israel Nayef Kraim Iran

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