Virtue and Vetoes in a Wisconsin Texas Redrawn Political Night
Molly Ivins notes victories for virtue in Wisconsin and reform in campaign finance with Feingold’s re election and clean money wins. She mocks Al D Amato and predicts future struggles over Bush and education funding amid Texas politics. The column closes with Ivins plan to return Saturdays.
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Corrections for Upcoming Richard Shin Dell Concert and Plays
The correction notes ticket price for the Richard Shin dell concert at CSPS is nine dollars, correcting a prior Weekend story. It also lists River of Broken Glass at 7 30 p m on Monday and Thursday at McAuley Theatre Mount Mercy College.
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Gazette promotes future by printing with soybean ink
The Gazette highlights sustainable printing using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton or nearby recycling locations, including 4250 Sixth St SW, to support environmental efforts.
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Life term urged in Virginia staying
INDEPENDENCE Va AP a jury Friday recommended the maximum life in prison and a 100000 fine for a white sawmill worker convicted in the burning and beheading of a black man during a night of drinking Emmett Cressell 38 was found guilty of first degree murder in the slaying of Garnett P Johnson 40 a handyman whose charred body was found in July 1997 Sentencing is set for Jan 15 The judge may accept or lessen the sentence Johnson was dragged outside a trailer where he drank with white friends doused with gasoline burned and beheaded with a blunt tool for splitting wood
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Discovery scheduled to touch down today in Florida
NASA expects the shuttle Discovery to land today at Kennedy Space Center or possibly Edwards Air Force Base if weather forces a diversion. John Glenn, finishing the nine day mission, will undergo four hours of medical tests after 11 blood draws and checks on heart and posture. The Glenn family waits in Florida for a reunion.
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NASA eyes California or Florida for shuttle landing as weather shifts
NASA shifts to California prep while Florida forecasts show slight cloudiness for landing windows on Saturday. The Discovery carries an 11-pound drag parachute issue replaced by upgraded brakes, with possible scenarios including safe jettison or a hard, crew-risk landing if the chute deploys unexpectedly.
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Clinton weighs military action against Baghdad amid credibility fears
The Clinton administration edges toward a forceful strike on Iraq as Baghdad escalates tensions over weapons inspections. Officials cite improved political climate, diminished alliance hurdles, and fear of eroding credibility if anger is not met with decisive action.
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