U.S. seeks cease fire before Zaire airlift mission
The United States urges warring factions in Zaire to pledge a cease fire prior to U S and allied troops moving in to secure Goma airfield and open relief airlift for about a million refugees. U N discussions weigh a 4000 troop relief operation with a six month vs four month mandate.
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Driving simulator plans take shape at Iowa university
The University of Iowa advances its National Advanced Driving Simulator project with a 12 640 square foot research bay in Oakdale Research Park. The $45 million facility, built with federal and state funds, will test transportation designs and support engineering, medical and psychology research.
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Ramblin and Cedar Rapids Notes Highlight Upcoming Features
Otter Ottergemiake sparring partners impress Cedar Rapids trapper in a fist-to-claw clash. Tama man Bill Norton could frame up to 600 in the year. A survey evaluates Cedar Rapids buildings for historic-places eligibility. Dow closes with a seventh straight record high, over 6,300.
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Campaign taught public nothing on issues during fall election
A Washington Post survey after the fall campaign finds Americans learned little about where Clinton and Dole stood on major issues despite massive spending and debates. Most voters felt sufficiently informed to choose, with strong knowledge on abortion, affirmative action, defense spending, and other issues remaining steady since September.
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Iowa Nine fraud case amid farm crisis theme
In Cedar Rapids federal court nine defendants tied to We The People Farm Claims Co op defended themselves by blaming government and banks amid evidence the group claimed a Colorado class action victory that did not exist. Prosecutors noted average claims around 20 million dollars as they described a scheme charging 300 dollars per form to pay out “new money.”
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Stephen Rapp
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Cardinal Bernardin dies at age 68 in Chicago
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, archbishop emeritus of Chicago and influential American Catholic leader, died Thursday at 68 after a prolonged illness. His final months were marked by public grace and pastoral concern.
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