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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1997
Page
3
A Metrolink train heading to Fontana struck two joggers on railroad tracks Sunday morning killing both. One victim wore stereo headphones and may not have heard the approaching train. Authorities identified the scene in Corona as the location of the fatalities.
House Majority Leader Dick Armey pledges year end action to rein in IRS abuses including targeting conservative groups. Newsweek reports IRS suspends district managers amid criticism while Dolan promises action. Kerrey and Portman panel bills move oversight from Treasury to a new directors board.
David Brinkley announced his retirement from ABC after a 54 year career. In his final This Week commentary he reflected on television's evolution from black and white pictures to global events while praising ABC News for allowing him to pursue his goals honestly.
CBS reports traced the toxic diethylene glycol in Haitian fever syrup to glycerin sourced from China via SinoChem International Chemicals Co. Authorities say the Chinese firm would not name the glycerin manufacturer. FDA officials pressed for disclosure without result.
Texas opens a federal trial seeking 8.6 billion dollars arguing the cigarette industry hid health risks and nicotine addiction. If proven, racketeering claims could triple the award as Mississippi and Florida previously settled. Minnesota starts in January as Congress weighs the national settlement.
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