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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1997
Page
3
A Navy F-14 Tomcat crashed in the Atlantic off the East Coast during a routine flight. One crew member was rescued and a search for the second continued as officials noted it was the seventh military plane crash since Sept. 13, prompting a training safety review.
The record notes that St Francis of Assisi died in 1226 and was canonized in 1228. It contrasts with a 1995 jury verdict absolving O J Simpson in the 1994 Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman murders, while he later faced civil liability.
Defense Secretary William Cohen authorized the Army to fire a laser at a U.S. Air Force satellite in a first of its kind test aimed at collecting data to defend satellites. He said the test will not destroy the satellite or create debris and complies with international law.
President Clinton plans to create an independent citizens review system to handle taxpayer complaints about the IRS. The proposal envisions a national board plus 33 local review panels for each IRS district office and may seek authority to discipline agents.
In Washington the Promise Keepers finalize plans for a weekend revival on the National Mall. A convoy of 17 semi trailers will deliver 1 million New Testament copies for attendees at Saturday's six hour prayer meeting. Leader team says staff and volunteers are on schedule.
The Gazette reports mixed trading with notable gains for technology shares led by major firms. Financial analysts cite cautious investor sentiment amid regional economic data and ongoing corporate earnings reports shaping daily moves.
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