McGwire's record and a columnist’s halfhearted defense
The Gazette columnist compares Mark McGwire's home run surge to Secretariat's 1973 success and argues sports offer diversion amid political turmoil. He also vents about Iowa State football struggles, stadium cuts, and rising ticket prices affecting attendance.
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Clinton apologizes to Florida Democrats amid presidency crisis
President Clinton, during a Florida luncheon, pledges to fight to save his presidency and party, apologizes for misled the nation about Monica Lewinsky, and appeals for voters to consider lives over his scandal. He expresses contrition to House leaders and seeks forgiveness.
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Monica Lewinsky
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David Bonier
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Cedar Rapids Gazette Promotes Soybean Ink Recycling
The Gazette highlights use of soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Sixth St SW or the nearby recycling locations. Contact Cedar Rapids Gazette Inc for subscription and general numbers.
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North Liberty council abstains on Alberhasky rezoning request
North Liberty council member Angela Boeke abstained from voting on a rezoning request by George and Alois Alberhasky to change 60 W. Cherry St from residential to commercial. A Wednesday Gazette correction notes the abstention was not on a water service fee amendment which passed unanimously. Connie Elgin elected to Center Point Urbana school board.
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Earliest impeachment vote noted in U S history 1797
The article recalls the first impeachment vote against Senator William Blount in 1797 for conspiring to provoke Cherokee Indians. It details subsequent impeachments and removals, including John Pickering in 1803, Andrew Johnson’s near removal in 1868, and the 1989 removals of Alice Hastings and Walter Nixon Jr. Hastings later won a Florida congressional seat.
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Walter Nixon Jr
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