Torch ignites excitement for Cedar Rapids Olympic torch stop
By Brad Hahn organizers finalize details for the Olympic torch visit to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a two day celebration funded with about 75000 in cash and in kind donations. Sandy Daggett and Ann Larson lead planning for the statewide event with Gov. Terry Branstad expected to attend. The torch arrives near 8 20 p m at the south city limits and reaches May's Island at 9 40 p m with Cedar Rapids hosting an overnight stop unique in the state.
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Iowa
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May’s Island
Terry Branstad
Yeltsin Rebels Agree on Chechnya Cease Fire
President Boris Yeltsin met with rebel leader Zelimkhan Yandarbiyev to secure a cease fire in Chechnya ending months of stalemate. The accord calls for fighting to stop Saturday though the war’s end remains uncertain.
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Fire in jet cabin linked to ValuJet 592 crash prompt ruling
Washington Post reports investigators recovered the cockpit voice recorder from ValuJet Flight 592, showing a rapid cabin fire six minutes after takeoff from Miami. The device revealed a normal start followed by sudden deterioration as a cargo hold fire ignited oxygen generators and smoke filled the cabin, killing 110 aboard.
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Winds topple trees disrupt Memorial Day plans in Iowa
Weather driven by 40 to 45 mph winds and 50s to 60s temperatures spared some eastern Iowa towns from major floods but damaged trees and disrupted events. Lisbon canceled its parade while Mount Vernon kept its parade but trees fell elsewhere, damaging cars, utility lines and flag poles. Power outages affected about 300 customers in southeast Cedar Rapids near Mount Vernon Road.
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Health care costs rise at lowest rate in 30 years
Washington report notes health care spending rose 6.4 percent in 1994, the slowest increase in over three decades, with total outlays at $949.4 billion and per capita $3,510. Analysts cite managed care shifts and low inflation as factors, while cautioning the long term trend remains uncertain.
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Health Affairs
U.S
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Award winning photographer Julie Habel from Luxemburg
Award winning photographer Julie Habel of rural Luxemburg captures a global view through her camera. Details in Ramblin’, 1B. Michael Jordan scored 45 points leading Chicago 106-101 over Orlando to sweep the Eastern Conference semifinal and reach the NBA Finals. Details on 1D. Manpower’s third quarter survey shows a healthy outlook in construction, manufacturing, wholesale retail trade and education. Details on 6D.
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City Briefs Highlight Local Events Across Town
City Briefs section notes multiple small happenings around the city including openings, meetings, and public notices. Entries summarize civic updates, community activities, and local milestones with brief timelines and locations.
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