Smith faces murder charge in drownings of her two boys
Susan Smith, 23, is charged with murder after authorities say she drove their car into John D. Long Lake with her sons inside. Investigators allege she wanted a ready-made family after a breakup with her boyfriend Tom Findlay.
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Cedar Rapids Federal Building may be replaced if expansion fails
Architects study options for the downtown Cedar Rapids Federal Building as a solution to space constraints. If expansion or reconfiguration cannot be achieved, a replacement building is under consideration. Page 1B.
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Iowa utility board approves rate cut for US West customers
Iowa Utilities Board orders rate reduction for most Iowa residential customers of US West Communications. Details on page 4B.
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Coe-Cornell clash decides South Division rep in playoff
Today’s football game between Coe and Cornell will determine the South Division representative for the Midwest Conference championship playoff for a fourth straight year. Details on page 1c.
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Why would a parent kill a child
A South Carolina case sees Susan Smith confessing to killing her two young sons, amid debate over motives and the role of a boyfriend. Experts note mothers rarely kill their children and highlight studies showing male perpetrators more often cause fatal abuse, with boyfriends posing particular danger.
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GOP loses ground in five statewide Iowa races
A Political Media Research Inc survey for The Gazette and KCRG-TV shows Democrats leading or tied with Republicans in five statewide contests. Only Auditor Richard Johnson holds a narrow edge. secretary of state and attorney general races show mixed margins with high undecided votes.
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West Point cadets punished for groping cadets at pep rally
Three West Point football players were benched for the rest of the season after being found guilty of groping female cadets during a October pep rally. They received 35 demerits, 80 hours of walking punishment tours, and 90 days on restriction to academy grounds, barred from football and other activities.
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Online romance blooms into Cedar Rapids wedding
Rachael Karier from Cedar Falls and Simon McClenahan of Melbourne connected via email and Internet chats while 8,000 miles apart. After a two-year cyberspace courtship and over $10,000 in calls and travel, they plan to wed next Saturday at Charlie's on the River in Cedar Rapids.
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