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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1998

Page

7

Couple Convicted of Spying for East Germany

Theresa Squillacote and Kurt Stand, a Washington DC couple once students at the University of Wisconsin, were convicted of helping run a spy ring for East Germany and passing classified Pentagon documents to an undercover FBI agent. The defendants, connected to the House Armed Services Committee and the Defense Department, face potential life sentences.

University of Wisconsin East Germany FBI House Armed Services Committee Les Aspin Dwis Defense Department Pentagon U.S

Typhoon Babs Kills 119 in Philippines as Relief Efforts Intensify

Typhoon Babs moved toward southern China after hitting the Philippines main island, causing 119 deaths and forcing hundreds of thousands to evacuate. The toll includes 62 deaths from landslides on Catanduanes and 30 in Camarines Sur, with ongoing damage and disrupted communications across central and northern regions.

Manila Philippines China Joseph Estrada Luzon Catanduanes Island Babs Office of Civil Defense Tumana

Embassies warn of 1998 Kenya blast prior tip details

Nine months before the Kenya embassy attack US officials reportedly received a possible bombing warning that foreign intelligence called unreliable. An Egyptian informant, jailed in Tanzania, linked to the Aug embassy blasts, surfaced in the discussion. State Dept said no specific warnings were received before the Aug events.

Washington U.S Kenya Tanzania State Department New York Times

Tests on Princess Diana’s Mercedes find no mechanical faults

Paris sources confirm the 13 month police lab review found no brake or airbag issues. The car reportedly braked safely, and airbags did not deploy early. Investigators note Diana’s car traveled 62 mph, about twice the limit, and may have brushed a Fiat Uno before hitting the tunnel pillar.

Paris Diana

RainMan promo promises big savings at Cedar Rapids dealer

Mike McGrath Auto Center in Cedar Rapids announces the RainMan event offering 0.9 percent financing on select models, rebates up to 4500, and deep discounts for four days ending October 24. Trade-ins accepted with title or payment book.

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