Baseball scores across leagues from today’s games
Yankees beat Rangers 7 to 4 and Blue Jays defeated by, Twins routed Indians 12 to 2, Mariners fell to Tigers 9 to 6 in 12 innings, Brewers topped Royals 6 to 2, White Sox lost to Angels 5 to 2, Orioles beat Red Sox, A's hosted Red Sox in late game. Astros won 3 to 1 over Expos, Dodgers 7 Pirates 5, Braves 4 Phillies 3, Reds 6 Mets 1, Cardinals 5 Giants 3, Padres 3 Cubs 1.
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Bush subsidy plan may reduce farm payments says officials
Administration and campaign aides conceded Sunday that Bush’s $1 billion export subsidy proposal would trigger lower payments to the same wheat farmers under domestic programs. Details on page 3A.
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Countdown to adjournment amid Congress busy agenda
The adjournment process starts this week as lawmakers face a full and volatile agenda. A speedy end to the current session may be hindered by a packed schedule and competing priorities. Details on page 4A.
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The Big Chill Feared by Analyst on Crop Prices
A market analyst warns that an early frost could disrupt corn and soybean prices, signaling possible volatility for growers and traders. Readers are directed to page 8B for full details.
Reds sweep River Bandits in Southern Division playoff
The Cedar Rapids Reds swept the Quad City River Bandits in a best of three series after taking an early lead on a Steve Gi bralter home run. Details on page 1C.
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Today’s Chuckle Lampshade Quip Lightens Party Mood
A lighthearted joke notes the perk of being the life of the party as a chance to collect unique lampshades. The quip plays on social charm and quirky home decor without targeting any person or event.
Reading becomes a shared effort in literacy progress
A Gazette literacy feature on Tuesday highlights learning to read as a joint commitment between adult students and tutors with meaningful rewards as progress appears.
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Serbs Face Ultimatum Over Siege Weapons
U N and EC officials in Geneva ordered Bosnian Serb rebels to surrender heavy weapons used to bombard Sarajevo Bihac Gorazde and Jajce within 96 hours as Radovan Karadzic’s pledge to end sieges tests credibility. Croat forces clash with Muslim forces around Sarajevo amid rising tensions. No casualties reported.
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Labor Day 1992 wages fall for white collar workers and women
The Economic Policy Institute reports inflation adjusted wages for college educated workers fell 3.1 percent from 1987 to 1991, with male college graduates down 4.4 percent. White collar salaries dropped 4.4 percent, while female workers rose 5.5 percent in the 1980s but slipped 2.8 percent since 1989.
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America
Lawrence Mishel
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Retired Cr union leader still active in Cedar Rapids
Gary Ketchum, 68, longtime Cedar Rapids labor leader who retired in 1987 after 21 years with the AFL CO, says he remains active with meetings and warns of rising labor unrest and wage gaps. He favors unity among unions and criticizes top management's pay disparities while recounting a career at LaPlante Choate Wilder Grain Quaker Oats.
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Union uses TV show to retool its image
Washington Works hosted by Karen Keiser highlights workplace issues on TV. The program, soon renamed Shoptalk, aims to present labor as a democratic champion to workers and the public. It will be offered monthly on PBS stations in ten western states plus Alaska and Hawaii.
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World wide study finds women shoulder global chores and wage gap
The ILO report notes women do the majority of domestic tasks worldwide, earning less than men. It cites Havana where 82 percent of women handle chores, and compares hours across regions from Africa 67 hours for women to North America 47.5. The study finds women work longer hours than men nearly everywhere, with the gap widening in many countries.
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