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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 2000
Page
1
Kevin Bills of Marion applies paint to Bever Pool as crews ready the city five outdoor pools for a weekend opening. The feature notes preparations at Bever Pool and the pending seasonal kickoff details.
Eastern Iowa highlights its top graduating students for the year 2000 in Youth Plus. The feature showcases the region’s valedictorians and their achievements across area schools.
University of Iowa research shows residential radon at minimum levels increases lung cancer risk by about 50 percent. A separate note cites Steve Mariucci saying Kurt Warner’s rise with the 49ers depended on patience and opportunity.
Weekend feature in Friday's Gazette previews this season's films with big gross-out moments including a French toast gag, lively special effects, and nods for film purists.
The House approves permanent normal trade relations with China 237 to 197, boosting Clinton policy and corporate interests while rebuking organized labor. Iowa lawmakers among unanimous supporters, Clinton vows push to Senate as lights flash on vote board.
The House bill grants China the same low tariff status as other partners and enacts a market opening pact tied to its WTO entry. It would cut Chinese tariffs abolish import quotas and licenses and permit foreign investment in Chinese banks telecoms and other firms.
The Sacagawea dollar coins fade from hands as hoarding rumors spread in vending and banking circles. Don Michael of Rapids Vending notes the coins are kept, while Kim Brokaw observes the hoard leveling off as cash users shift to coins. Banks report stronger demand for dollar bills and quarters rather than dollars.
Michael Strope, 42, former Linn County facilities manager, given up to 10 years for degree theft and five years for felony misconduct in office, to run concurrently. He admitted misappropriating about $180,000 over 30 years and apologized in Linn County District Court. He was fired February 3, 1999, after Linn County Auditor Linda Langenberg raised concerns from a tip about false claims.
Huss of the Everest Environmental Expedition 2000 abandoned the climb at Camp 4 due to a bacterial infection. He will descend with teammates as monsoon season starts. Six climbers reached the summit while Huss stayed to assist and later reported they are safely back at Camp 4.
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