Trial opens in car death case of Linn-Mar athlete
16-year-old Ryan Driscoll faces an aggravated misdemeanor involuntary manslaughter charge in the May 19 crash that killed 19-year-old Robert Miller. Police say Miller was on the hood when Driscoll, a Linn-Mar High School sports star, jerked the wheel causing the car to overturn in a median. Details on page 2B.
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Woman overcomes attacker by dialing 911 with her nose
A 37 year old Denver woman, tied up by an intruder who turned on the stove gas and left a burning candle, saved herself by tipping a chair, biting the cord, and dialing 911 with her nose. Police hunt the attacker believed to intend her death.
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Gazette backs future via soybean ink and recycled print
The Gazette promotes sustainable printing using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers via City Carton at 4250 Sixth St SW and Econo Foods at 1800 List St NE.
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Today's Chuckle Questioning GOP memory and mistakes
A lighthearted joke questions why the Republicans repeat mistakes if elephants never forget. The quip frames memory as a political characteristic and invites a wry view of party missteps.
Aggression will not pay in Gulf crisis talks
In Helsinki the big three pressed Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait and free hostages after seven hours of talks. Bush and Gorbachev warned of additional measures if Iraq does not pull out. An evacuee flight carrying about 300 Americans landed in Charleston after stops in Amman Frankfurt and Halifax.
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100 cows puzzles jets and ice cream
Des Moines callers flood the Defense Department central supply center with offers to donate items for U S soldiers in the Middle East. Officials say they are not soliciting but will accept needed items if requested.
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Liberian President Doe shot and rebels seize Monrovia
Rebels led by Prince Johnson shoot President Samuel Doe in both legs and capture him near the West African task force headquarters in Monrovia. Dozens of combatants and civilians die as fighting erupts, with Johnson declaring himself interim president.
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Monticello Native Escapes Kuwait Flight
Beth Hanken, a Monticello native and Gazette staff writer, escaped Kuwait with a group of 300 on a chartered flight. Her mother Nedra Hanken confirmed Beth appeared on a flight list but was not aboard initially. Beth later called from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to say she left the charter and cared for sick children of a captive woman.
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Harkin Tauke debate focuses on negative campaigning pact
The Cedar Rapids televised debate covered education, environment and public works. Near the end U S Senator Harkin urged Tauke to agree to a clean campaign pledg, Tauke called the move hypocritical and no formal pact was made.
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