Packwood scandal exposed in Senate ethics fallout
Mike Deupree critiques Senator Packwood's long history of sexual misconduct and political self interest. The column notes the Ethics Committee recommended expulsion, his resignation to avoid embarrassment, and the partisan responses shaping coverage. It contrasts private sector consequences with political ones and urges voter empowerment.
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Maryland
Barbara Mikulski
Mikulski
NATO presses on in Bosnia amid Serb defenses and village capture
NATO says it will continue the barrage with Tomahawk missiles to degrade Bosnian Serb air defenses as the Serbs warn of risks to peace talks. Meanwhile Bosnian forces seize a strategic village linking northern and central holdings. U S peace envoy Holbrooke heads to Europe to advance Geneva accord and Balkans talks.
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NATO
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Normandy
Trevor Murray
Naples
Italy
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Europe
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Clinton
Richard Holbrooke
Kered
Geneva
Balkans
Pale
Tomahawk Missile as Psychological Tool in Bosnia War
NATO expands its air campaign with Tomahawk cruise missiles to pressure Bosnian Serbs while keeping pilots out of danger. The F 117 stealth fighter is also placed on alert, signaling a broader escalation beyond conventional air strikes. Holloman AFB confirms F 117s are ready for Bosnia missions.
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NATO
Bosnia
America
Sarajevo
Air Force
Baghdad
Holloman Air Force Base
N.M
Center Point Urbana and Independence School Election Notes
Polls open noon to 8 p m in Center Point Urbana at LJL Hall and Center Point Fire Station. Incumbent Larry Wear seeks District 2. Dennis Herrick and Don Burke vie for one at large seat. Brenda Narveson and Peggy Schultz for one year at large term. In College Community District candidates include Dale Lefebvre Mark Sheely District 3. Norman Zahradnik District 4. Kristie Fisher Kris Ruprecht District 5. Voters decide if all board members should be elected at large. Independence polls also open noon to 8 p m. Some editions carried incorrect election details. Powerball numbers drawn Saturday night were 25 21 40 43 Powerball 41. one Georgia ticket matched all six. Kathy Curley of Clarence faces traffic citations after a June 14 fatal Iowa City bicycle crash and may appear before a Johnson County magistrate judge Wednesday at 8 a m. An incorrect date appeared in some Sept 1 Gazette editions. the Gazette will respond to accuracy complaints at 398 8313.
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Center Point
Urbana
LJL
Larry Wear
Dennis Herrick
Don Burke
Brenda Narveson
Peggy Schultz
College Community
Dale Lefebvre
Mark Sheely
Norman Zahradnik
Kristie Fisher
Kris Ruprecht
Kathy Curley
Clarence
Iowa City
Johnson County
The Gazette Urges Recycling of Newspapers by Readers
The Gazette promotes agriculture by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It asks readers to drop newspapers at City Carton 4250 Sixth St SW or use their nearest recycling location to help environmental efforts.
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