Bush holds cautious hope for hostages' release in Lebanon
President Bush said he is somewhat hopeful about freeing American hostages in Lebanon and welcomed Iran's Rafsanjani offer to help. He stressed not negotiating with terrorists, urged no military action, and spoke of the burden to protect hostages and their families while pursuing truth about Lt. Col. Higgins. He praised Red Cross mediation and noted possible hostage for prisoner swaps discussed by Tehran and Hezbollah.
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Council to vote on parking stalls lease in Dixon
City commissioners Monday night will consider a two stall on street lease with Greyhound Bus Lines on Hennepin Avenue beside Thien's Jewelry Store. Finance Commissioner Gerald Wermers backs at least seven years. others may oppose. He may also reveal his stance on Dixon changing from a commission to council-manager form, swing vote on November ballot.
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Man survives being hit by freight trains in Maine
PORTLAND Maine UPI A 33 year old man Brian Corliss lay on railroad tracks when a freight train from East Deerfield Massachusetts to Waterville ran over him with two or three locomotives The hulk of the train stopped after passing over him He was rushed to Maine Medical Center in fair condition doctors call his prognosis good Police say he may have passed out on the tracks and were unsure why he was there
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Lee County WIC program to expand benefits countywide
Lee County WIC will expand eligibility after $118 million in federal funds were approved nationwide. Local WIC is run by the Lee County Health Department with 474 current monthly coupon recipients and a budget to serve about 533 people. The program aims to reduce low birth weight and anemia while teaching nutrition, with coupons for milk juice cereal oatmeal peanut butter or formula and a $100 grocery drawing to attract new participants. Contact Joyce Wohrley at 284 3371 for details.
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Wife of Tai rep charged with murder
Chien Ruth Shao 30 of Glenview faces two counts of first degree murder for Ruey Shao a 3 year old child beaten to death in a north shore home. Shao bond set at 2 million while she is hospitalized after an apparent self injury attempt. Ruey died from multiple blunt trauma as investigations detail.
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Senate approves oil spill clean up plan
The Senate passed a sweeping oil spill response bill by 99 to 0, creating a $1 billion fund for swift cleanup and damage payments, expanding oil company liability, and elevating federal role in spill response. It includes binding contingency plans, random alcohol testing for crews, and regional response teams. The measure, tied to the Exxon Valdez disaster, now goes to the House for consideration.
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