Israel PLO Move Marks Start of Peace Era
Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization agreed to mutual recognition and an end to hostilities, ending decades of conflict. PLO leader Yasser Arafat praised a new era of peaceful coexistence as Rabin said there is no other Palestinian partner. The U.S. planned new talks with the PLO and a potential Monday agreement to turn over Jericho and the Gaza Strip, signaling a five year path to Palestinian autonomy.
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Fund-raiser steps down after audit at Theatre Cedar Rapids
Theatre Cedar Rapids announces the resignation of development director David Bolt following an audit of the troupe’s financial records. Details on page 1B.
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New face of baseball More divisions playoff system
MLB owners voted to divide each league into three divisions and add an extra playoff round. The move aims to expand postseason opportunities and create a more balanced schedule. Details appear on page 10.
Amsler Faces Leukemia Battling Cancer in Ring
Cedar Rapids boxer Battlin Bobby Amsler fights leukemia with resolve. The fighter plans to persevere through treatment and return to competition, detailing his battle as a personal showdown beyond the sport. Details appear on page 1C.
County REAP endorses conservation grant requests
The Linn County REAP committee has endorsed grant requests for conservation projects. Details on page 5C.
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Today’s Chuckle Life is trial and error joke
A humorous quip contrasts trial and error with incompetence, framing life as error and trial for a crook. The line plays on misapplied effort and the notion that legal missteps accompany criminal mischief.
Tomorrow's TV shows preview in Gazette
The Gazette highlights fall new TV shows and invites viewers to vote on which contenders survive. Critics call some offerings pretty good as TV Vision outlines schedule details for Saturday’s edition.
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Area Arabs and Jews react to interim Palestine accord
Cedar Rapids residents greet the mutual recognition deal between Israel and the Palestinian Liberation Organization with mixed emotions. Rama Becker and Imam Taha Tawil praise the breakthrough while others note delays and lingering hurdles before lasting peace.
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Harkin defends flood aid amid Branstad criticism
Iowa Senator Tom Harkin defended the Clinton administration flood relief plan as Gov. Terry Branstad complained about costs. Harkin cited federal funding shares for repairing public facilities, noting the state could see a $1 million to $3 million cost if 90 percent reimbursement is approved, down from higher estimates.
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Creationist seeks state rule on school obscenity policies
Bert Wagoner Jr a Des Moines based creator of Iowa Creationist Consulting Services urged the Iowa State Board of Education to require districts to publish obscene resource lists for sex education materials. He argued for state guidance while DOE's Ted Stilwill said local control suffices and no state intervention is needed.
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Clinton health plan seeks broad wage and control of costs
A 240 page administration document outlines a universal coverage system with employer payroll contributions, individual worker costs, a National Health Board to cap premium increases, drug company price pressure, and regional alliances for plans starting 1995 amid new health taxes and possible corporate levy.
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