The Minnesota Daily

Cohen says China hardens promise to end missiles sales to Iran

Published January 21, 1998

BEIJING (AP) -- At U.S. urging, China has hardened the assurance it gave President Clinton last fall that it will not sell Iran more missiles capable of disrupting the flow of Persian Gulf oil, Defense...

Gore wants ban on gene discrimination

Published January 21, 1998

WASHINGTON (AP) -- American companies could collect and use genetic information about employees on a voluntary basis only to monitor potential workplace health hazards under legislation proposed Tuesday...

While talks go on in Washington, Arafat and Peres talk business

Published January 21, 1998

PARIS (AP) -- Contending that peace is impossible without prosperity, Yasser Arafat and former Israeli leader Shimon Peres signed a World Bank accord Tuesday that will pour up to $200 million into businesses...

Soggy turf forces Packers off field early

Published January 21, 1998

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Green Bay coach Mike Holmgren cut short Tuesday's practice because of a "spongy" field at UC San Diego. The Packers were scheduled to work 55 minutes, but Holmgren ended the drills 15...

Deadly Algiers bus bomb explodes as EU delegation visits

Published January 21, 1998

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) -- In the latest attacks to beset the country, hospital sources said Tuesday that four people were killed and 24 injured -- two critically -- in a bus explosion in Ben Aknoun, in...

U snow plowers clear paths for students

by Heather Fors
Published January 21, 1998

When it's snowing in the morning, University plowers know their day will be long. Some get up at 1 a.m., scraping the road two or three times before laying down sand and salt to give drivers traction. If...

Program underscores the importance of literacy

by Rebecca Teale
Published January 21, 1998

Elaine Richardson's desk is piled high with papers and her computer sits in constant e-mail mode. The voice-mail light on her phone is blinking and students keep coming in. She runs her painted nails...

Headrick, Green fail to meet on Tuesday

Published January 21, 1998

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Vikings coaching situation remained muddled Tuesday as president Roger Headrick put off, if only for one day, a showdown-type meeting with coach Dennis Green. Green was...

Virgins victorious in DHL suit

Published January 21, 1998

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- In life, Larry Hillblom -- the "H" in DHL Worldwide Express -- was known for his money-making zest. But his death revealed a private passion: an alleged penchant for bedding young...

Papal visit threatens Castro’s dictatorship

Published January 21, 1998

When Pope John Paul II steps off his airplane today, several young Cubans will lift a tray of their native soil to his lips. The symbolism of the pontiff's kiss could not be stronger as he makes his first...