States Clash Over Concealed Handgun Rules and Rights
The nationwide debate on concealed weapons intensifies as former President Bush resigns from the NRA and states debate permits. SWARM in Colorado backs a permit bill. police oppose standardization and warn about violence. Proponents cite studies claiming no homicide rise. critics point to violent crime trends and high profile attacks. Florida shows mixed results with permits amid a high violent crime rate.
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Bush
National Rifle Association
Colorado
Rebecca John
Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police
Denver
Tony Lombard
Penny Nikel
Oklahoma
Frank Keating
Oklahoma Police Chiefs Association
Timothy McVeigh
Texas
Texas Parent-Teacher Association
Texas Police Chiefs Association
Royce West
Dallas
West
Independence Institute
Golden
Colo
Florida
Charlie Wells
Susan Whitmore
Handgun Control Inc
Suzanna Gratia
George Hennard
Luby’s
Killeen
Gratia
Ursula
al Gratia
Bridges movie hype reaches Winterset as tours surge
The film adaptation starring Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep raises Winterset’s profile with six nearby covered bridges drawing visitors. Mayor Schwertfeger notes community strain yet economic gains while critics Siskel and Ebert give two thumbs up. Des Moines resident Tania Mishler Ahmed appears as a waitress. Governor Branstad pretends to read the book.
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Winterset
Roseman Bridge
Waller
Francesca
Warner Brothers
Clint Eastwood
Meryl Streep
Madison County
Hollywood
Jerry Schwertfeger
Siskel and Ebert
Nelson
Schwertfeger
Bridges Fund
Tania Mishler Ahmed
Des Moines
Eastwood
Carmel
Calif
Mishler Ahmed
Bridges of Madison County Surpasses Field of Dreams as Iowa Top Attraction
Iowa Governor Branstad notes Madison County bridges outrank the Field of Dreams as the state's No. 1 tourist draw. Tourism officials call the rise a national and international exposure boon, with about 50 000 annual visitors to Field of Dreams and growing bridge tourism. The state pursues capturing visitor data while praising Iowa’s scenery and hospitality.
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Winterset
Madison County
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Dave Reynolds
Reynolds
Field of Dreams
Dyersville
Des Moines
Branstad
Flowers Shuns First Lady Role After Clinton Claims
Gennifer Flowers says she is not interested in being first lady, citing responsibility and family. She voices more political awareness after her notoriety and remains focused on singing in a nightclub and hosting her autobiography signing in suburban St Paul.
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Gennifer Flowers
Bill Clinton
Flowers
St. Paul
Iowa sheriffs decide who gets handgun permits
Iowa sheriffs decide who may carry a handgun and must judge requests with written justification of need. A recent district court ruling urges consistency, while a passed bill to allow DPS appeals failed. In 1994 Linn County issued 664 permits and Johnson County 302.
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Rick Smith
Hether
Iowa
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Department of Public Safety
Des Moines
Zeller
Linn County
Johnson County
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