Des Moines TV figure Odell lost as witness at Bork hearings
Odell, a Des Moines television personality known as Mary Jane Odell, was invited to testify at Judge Robert Bork's confirmation hearings but was bumped. She traveled with her daughter Chris, expressed strong views on the Constitution, and emphasized humanity in judicial selection while working with the Iowa Peace Institute.
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Archer gives away libel damages to charities after court victory
Bestselling novelist Jeffrey Archer, who won a record libel damages award of 825000 dollars, chose to donate the sum to more than 70 charities, institutions, and individuals saying he did not need the money. The award followed a High Court ruling that the Star had falsely alleged he had a sexual liaison.
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Gentle ways to oust troublesome house tat from homes
A lifestyle brief notes that tat infestations cause fear and misreading of anima by humans. It outlines practical, humane methods to deter and remove tat in houses, emphasizing calm, gradual control strategies and awareness of common signs.
Be a clown for 91000 at Neiman Marcus circus gift
A feature on extravagant gifts for the rich including a circus clown fantasy package offered by Neiman Marcus along with other high end items. The piece appears in the Rich Money section on page 2.
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Down to the wire pennant races heat up for St Louis and Toronto
Baseball playoffs loom as St Louis and Toronto moved closer to division titles on Saturday. Both clubs gained ground on their rivals, signaling tense late-season races.
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Imbalance on ACTs
Iowa Today reports on a study examining why boys on average outperform girls on ACT tests. The article notes that for every girl with a perfect math score there are four boys, highlighting persistent gender gaps in standardized testing.
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Memories of African Queen filming with Hepburn recollections
Actress recounts making the classic film in Africa with Humphrey Bogart John Huston and Lauren Bacall. She guides readers to the set and shares memories from the production, promise of a vivid backstage journey on page 1E.
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Sex goddess Mamie Van Doren returns to center stage
Mamie Van Doren, at 54, showcases a trim figure while promoting her memoir Playing the Field detailing her film career marriages and romances. Ames author Jane Smiley explores loss and looming uncertainty in The Age of Grief, a collection of stories evoking a haunting sense of the uncontrollable future.
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Pope appeals clemency for Indiana death row teen
The pope urged mercy for Paula Cooper of Gary Ind who killed Ruth Pelke in 1985 at age 15. Vatican spokesman Navarro-Valls said the Holy See and John Paul II pressed for clemency through confidential channels as Cooper appeals her case amid global anti death penalty campaigns.
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Evangelist Peter Popoff Files Bankruptcy After Debunking Scandal
Peter Popoff, famous for faith healing using a hidden radio device, filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy petitions for himself and his evangelistic association. Attorney William Simon cites financial mismanagement as the ministry's collapse while noting prior disclosures about the device. Popoff’s era of television presence has ended and creditors seek repayment.
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