Bush faces pressure over family leave in Bush speech row
Ellen Goodman highlights the clash between Bush administration spokesmen and lawmakers over the Family and Medical Leave Act. The piece cites Marlin Fitzwater’s attempts to soften lines, debates on mandatory leave, and comments from Rep. Roukema and Rep. Grandy on balancing family needs with business costs.
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Elizabeth Dole
John Sununu
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Correction: Phantom of the Opera tickets listed
The Sunday Leisure section corrects an erroneous Chicago Auditorium Theatre Phantom of the Opera phone line. The correct number is (312) 922 2110. The Gazette will address complaints about news accuracy with a published correction or clarification. Phone 398 8313.
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Towns voice dismay as GTE tries to double rates
GTE proposes rate increases affecting 276 Iowa communities with residential bills up by an average 10.17 dollars monthly and business bills by 10.26 dollars. The plan includes interim August hikes and a 116 percent residential rise, 59 percent for business, boosting annual revenue by about 11.7 million. Toledo mayor criticizes the move as jobs leave town for Grinnell.
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Malcom
Marengo
Conroy
Oxford
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Sigourney
Washington
Developer drops town houses plan on southeast Cedar Rapids site
Marion developer Mike Odell will proceed with single family homes on 19 acres between Needles Road and Tama Street after canceling a rezoning request to allow 16 homes and 18 townhomes. Odell will keep R-1 zoning and submit a new plat. neighbors worry about traffic safety and trees.
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Needles Road
Tama Street
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Marion
Cedar Rapids
Two Cedar Rapids Bars Face Liquor License Action
Cedar Rapids bars Woody's at 912 First Ave NW and the Fair Shake at 1200 Third St SE risk license nonrenewal after police recommendations. Woody's faces underage drinking and overcrowding claims. Fair Shake manager Anita Coughenour allegedly misrepresented arrest history on the renewal application. City Council hearings set for the Wednesday 9 a.m. meeting at City Hall to decide on renewals.
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Beep-Ball Game Set At Iowa Braille School Grounds
The annual Beep Ball game is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday on the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School grounds. Sponsored by the Telephone Pioneers of America, the event will feature clowns and no admission charge. Public welcome.
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Oklahoma City University to reinstate disabled law student
Mark Nation, 30, who is paralyzed in both arms and legs, won a federal suit requiring Oklahoma City University to reinstate him as a law student. The university will provide a wheelchair accessible desk and double time for exams after Nation alleged inadequate accommodations and time.
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