05 Oct 2000
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 2000
Page
1
This week’s notebook highlights Chicago rookie Cade McNown comparing with rising QBs and notes Iowa’s Jon Beutjer, coming off a strong debut against Indiana as the season’s standout on campus.
Firstar Corp. will acquire U S Bancorp of Minneapolis for about 21.2 billion dollars creating the ninth largest bank in the United States. The deal reflects a major consolidation in the Midwest banking sector.
Three metro districts Marion Linn-Mar and College Community seek full days for teacher in service training replacing early release days. Cedar Rapids will keep two hour early dismissals every other Wednesday for another year while a committee reviews the calendar to 2001.
George W. Bush and his wife Laura plan a Cedar Rapids stop to bolster support in Iowa. Campaign staff said a 4:30 p.m. arrival and a 5:15 p.m. rally at the Eastern Iowa Airport are on the schedule, with details to be released. The visit comes as Gore leads polls in the state by up to 10 points.
Tonight details outline the 8 to 9 30 p m CDT vice presidential debate with Bernard Shaw serving as moderator. The format has candidates seated at a table answering questions with two minute responses and closing statements.
Israeli PM Barak and Yasser Arafat agreed in a marathon talk to withdraw tanks and armored carriers from forward positions in the West Bank and Gaza under U S supervision. Arafat and Shaath pressed for an international inquiry while Chirac welcomed any progress. Talks to continue in Egypt with U S backing.
Gardeners face a damaging cold as lows dip into the 20s with 23 to 30 degrees forecast. Experts warn chrysanthemums may survive if sheltered but tomatoes and squash will likely perish, while near house covers offer limited protection.
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