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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1998
Page
1
New York Yankees pitcher David Wells delivered a perfect game against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. Right fielder Paul O Neill caught the final out on a fly ball as the Yankees won 4 0. Details on 1D.
A speechwriter offers tips for delivering an effective presentation. The article notes the freshness of produce and vendor camaraderie at farmers markets as factors that make visits enjoyable.
Roman Schooley slugged three home runs in the championship game to power Kirkwood to a 13 to 6 victory. The piece notes Jim Bell’s growth focus at his Iowa City bars Deadwood and Ellers Bar & Grill and his peaceful farm life.
A memorable Memorial Day meal features Midwestern Pork Chops with updated barbecue sauce Corn Country Squares Creamy Cabbage Slaw Doctored Beans and Red White and Blue Chocolate Cake. Details in Tuesday's Food section.
Pakistan signifies readiness to test a nuclear device within 12 hours if international pressure remains weak. Foreign Minister Ayub says cabinet decision taken, while Sharif warns of inevitable action if rivals stay unchallenged. Officials cite domestic pressure and strategic response.
Cahill Racing of Cedar Rapids earned a spot in the 33 car Indy 500 starting grid with driver Donnie Beechler. The team, formed two months ago, includes Iowa crew members Josh Junge Kevin Hertle Bill Wharton and Rick Miller. Beechler qualified 32nd fastest on Saturday and would start 24th after first day time.
Dr. Chuck Huss and Everest Environmental Expedition 98 push toward Camp 3 at 23,500 feet as leaders weigh a cyclone 1,500 miles south near Madras. A forecast cited a 50 to 60 percent chance of storm impact, prompting cautious ascent with plans to descend quickly if conditions worsen. The team rests at Camp 2 at 21,000 feet preparing for harsher high altitude conditions.
Iowans Ilituies report the Everest Environmental Expedition plans to move to Camp 3 tomorrow morning with a potential Camp 4 move if safe. Huss, 49, seeks to become Iowa’s first to scale Everest. About 50 climbers advanced from Camp 2 to Camp 3 on Sunday, facing the Lhotse Face. The expedition site removed a late week post about a Tuesday summit bid and says no summit information will be released until leaders announce.
Washington Iowa workers and volunteers restored streets and cleared debris after a Friday tornado. Damage in Washington County estimated at 6.5 to 9 million dollars with 60 plus homes damaged and at least 25 people injured. No fatalities reported as of Sunday.
Gary Christopherson, operations manager at Courage Center in Minneapolis, recalls working with Frances Bloomfield who coordinated productions for the center's charity Christmas cards. Bloomfield was murdered and friends in Minnesota struggle with grief and anger as they seek closure amid the unsolved case.
Frances Bloomfield, 57, was reported missing on the morning of September 22 1997 by her husband John Bloomfield who had returned from a conference in France. His report notes her red 1994 Honda Accord was also missing and links to ongoing inquiries into unknown killers.
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