Lifestyle: Beyond a Stop Over at Truck Stops
Page 1B highlights truck stops as more than refueling points, exploring their social and economic roles. A separate feature compares California and Los Angeles trends, while a new board game centers on going broke as the win condition and a guide to identifying furnace woes is provided.
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Iowa State Guard Pearson Seeks Role Under Hornacek
Brian Pearson a Palmer-area walk on guard at Iowa State credits Jeff Hornacek as a role model. Pearson has drawn notice from coach Johnny Orr with Robert Verhille impressed and could play a key role this season.
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Today’s Chuckle on Wall Street Help Yourself Books
A light joke notes some readers seek self-help guidance, while on Wall Street the punchline turns to help-yourself humor reflecting market hustle and hustle culture.
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Chubb settles drought insurance suit for 48 million
The Chubb Corp. will pay 48.125 million to settle a class action by farmers in 10 Midwest states including Iowa over 1988 drought coverage denials. Judge Rubin must approve in Cincinnati. trial had been set for January 3. Iowa officials and attorneys assisted in reaching the deal.
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Bush names Baker to lead State in quick transition
President-elect George Bush selected James Baker III as secretary of state and pledged a major personnel turnover. He moved swiftly, naming allies and announcing transition plans, with Shultz praising Baker and a broader agenda including NATO outreach and a global environment conference.
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James Baker Profile as Bush's Secretary of State Pick
A profile of James Baker outlines his background, influence, and prospects as President Bush's chosen secretary of state. The piece traces Baker's career, experience in foreign policy, and potential role in shaping early Bush administration diplomacy.
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Dems seek role as equal partner with Bush in Congress
Democratic leaders in Washington state say election returns show voters want the party to be an equal partner with President Bush in governing. With a larger House majority, they expect to resist Bush initiatives and limit claimed honeymoon benefits. Senate Minority Leader Dole faults Bush for aiding Democrats. House Speaker Wright urges less confrontational rhetoric to avoid a partisan clash.
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Ex-Five Seasons official pleads to cocaine-for-bands charge
Judy Turner former event manager at the Five Seasons Center pleaded guilty in Cedar Rapids federal court to conspiring to deliver cocaine during May and June. She testified supplying cocaine to a man named Buddy Sokolick of Jam Productions of Chicago, who denied involvement when reached by The Gazette.
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Watergate figure John Mitchell dies at 75 in Washington
John Mitchell longtime Nixon figure and former attorney general died after a heart attack on a Washington sidewalk. He was 75 and the last of 25 Watergate defendants to be jailed, serving 19 months amid the scandal.
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