Firestone and Ford clash over tire crash blame
Ford and Bridgestone/Firestone traded charges on who caused fatal Explorer tire blowouts. Senate hearings followed recalls of 6.5 million Firestone tires as Ford blamed Firestone for withholding data while Firestone cited Explorer design as a factor.
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Firestone tire safety row widens amid recalls and hearings
The NHTSA warns 1.4 million Firestone light truck tires are dangerous and should be replaced. Bridgestone/Firestone recalls 6.5 million tires amid 88 deaths and 250 injuries linked to Explorer crashes. Investigators probe tire pressure and possible Ford-Explorer role while lawmakers push tougher defect penalties and testing rules.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Campbell Nomination Faces GOP Confirmation Shutdown Risk
Senator Grassley signals a Republican push to halt further judicial confirmations before Oct. 6, jeopardizing Bonnie Campbell's bid for the U.S. Court of Appeals as Clinton nominees languish. Harkin defends Democrats' past approvals, while Campbell, former Iowa official, faces mounting resistance amid election-year tactics.
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Neighborhood etiquette debate on use of titles
Greg Atkins 37 uses Mr and Missus forms with neighbors and youths, a practice he encourages for respect. He says formal titles invite mutual respect and allow others to invite first names, while noting his past coach remains Coach Prochaska.
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Coe College
Mr. Atkins
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Upper Iowa University
Bill Prochaska
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Incumbents Win School Board Seats In Local Race
Spicer secures 33.7 percent or 1450 votes while Karr earns 665 votes or 15.5 percent. McDermott runs unopposed for at large and gets 3421 votes for a sixth term. Write‑in total 248. Henderson notes goal to advance facilities needs strategic plan and student achievement.
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Henderson
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Chicken Pox Vaccine Declared Safe by FDA Findings
The FDA released three years of data on the chicken pox vaccine from its 1995 approval to 1998, finding it generally safe and effective. Of 6 574 reported problems, most were minor. 14 deaths were reported but not clearly linked to the vaccine.
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