Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque) back issues from November 2001:
Teen charged with arson still in jail
Nov 01, 2001; ... A Dubuque teenager, charged in connection with two north-endarsons, will remain in jail on a $10,000 cash bond, according to ajudge's ruling. James L. Offerman, 18, of 511 E. 22nd St., appeared in DubuqueCounty District Court Wednesday. His bond was ordered to remain at$10,000 ...
Taliban officials seize U.N. refugee office
Nov 01, 2001; ... QUETTA, Pakistan - Taliban officials took control of a U.N.refugee office in an Afghan town near the Pakistan border Wednes-day, a U.N. spokesman said. Several armed Taliban soldiers seized the field office of theU.N. High Commissioner for Refugees in Spinboldak, about 15 ...
Stocks mixed after GDP report released
Nov 01, 2001; ... NEW YORK (AP) - Cautious trading surfaced on Wall StreetWednesday as investors bid tech stocks modestly higher but sold bluechips following a government report saying the nation's economyshrank at a smaller-than-expected rate in the third quarter. Analysts said investors were torn ...
One-vehicle accident damages retaining wall
Nov 01, 2001; ... A one-vehicle accident Tuesday night caused an estimated $500damage to a retaining wall on Arlington Street. Police said George T. Davidsaver, 45, of 1368 White St., lostcontrol of his vehicle while traveling east on Arlington around 9p.m. Davidsaver's vehicle went over the curb, ...
Asbury forum scheduled for council candidates
Nov 01, 2001; ... ASBURY, Iowa - An Asbury City Council candidates' forum will takeplace at 7 tonight at the Asbury Fire Station, 5485 Saratoga Road. Six candidates are invited to participate. Five will appear onthe Nov. 6 general ...
Weather Data
Nov 01, 2001; ... Temperatures High/low Wednesday*61/49 High/low a year ago75/57 Record high Nov. 178 in 1933 Record low Nov. 116 in 1951 Heating degree days Tuesday21 Total since July 1, 2001691 (*As of 4:30 p.m.) Precipitation Precipitation ...
Advance tickets unavailable for 'Potter' movie in Dubuque
Nov 01, 2001; ... Advance tickets for the movie "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer'sStone" are going on sale at several sites across the country today,but not in Dubuque. Although some film exhibitors will begin selling ...
Illinois briefs
Nov 01, 2001; ... Charter One Bank's purchase of Superior Bank is approved WASHINGTON - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said Wednesdayit has approved the sale of the branches and deposits of Chicago-area Superior Bank, the nation's largest bank to fail in a decade,to Charter One Bank of ...
Local College Notes
Nov 01, 2001; ... Stop if you've heard this one: UW-P's Stetzer wins award Tom Stetzer is picking up hardware and records at the same rateElvis picked up gold records and Leonardo DiCaprio picks up dates. In a story that's repeating about as much as "It's A WonderfulLife" in December, Stetzer ...
Vote no on Peosta motel tax
Nov 01, 2001; ... 100 Peosta St., Peosta, Iowa Nov. 6 is election day, and the Peosta City Council has decidedto place on the ballet a motel tax at a rate of 7 percent (which isthe maximum rate allowable by law). If passed, the combined moteland sales tax would result in a tax of 13 percent for ...
Man finds $1 million ticket he lost
Nov 01, 2001; ... CRETE, Neb. (AP) - Larry Hatch stayed cool when he and his wifewon $1 million - as he did later when he lost it for about threehours. On a trip to Nebraska to visit their sons, Larry and Leita Hatchstopped at Burger King where Larry Hatch bought a large soft drink.When he peeled ...
Microsoft, feds reach tentative settlement; Historic antitrust case: State attorneys general are reviewing terms of the deal
Nov 01, 2001; ... WASHINGTON (AP) - Microsoft Corp. and the Justice Departmentreached a tentative agreement Wednesday to settle the historicantitrust case against the software giant, and state attorneysgeneral were reviewing terms of the deal, according to peoplefamiliar with the talks. Terms of ...
Money for Dubuque passes hurdle; Federal funding: $500,000 for Lock and Dam 11 is among money for state projects
Nov 01, 2001; ... DES MOINES (AP) - Million of dollars in federal funding forseveral Iowa projects passed another hurdle toward Congressionalapproval on Wednesday. Included among those was $500,000 torehabilitate the lock and dam in Dubuque. The House-Senate Conference Committee on Energy and ...
6 Palestinian militans killed; Sharon ready to talk; Negotiations?: Spokesman for the State Department calls on both sides to stop the violence
Nov 01, 2001; ... JERUSALEM (AP) - An Israeli helicopter missile killed a seniormember of the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Wednesday, andIsraeli troops gunned down five other militants, including twoplotting to ambush settlers. Despite the violence, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Israel ...
Muslim allies urge U.S. to pause for holy month; Double standard?: Ramadan does not stop Islamic fighting
Nov 01, 2001; ... WASHINGTON (AP) - Ramadan's holiness never stopped Iraqi Muslimsfrom shooting at Iranian Muslims in the 1980s, or Egyptian Muslimsfrom gassing Yemeni Muslims in the 1960s. Yet U.S.-allied Muslim leaders are suggesting a cease-fire forthe month in which Muslims fast in the daytime, ...
Michalski researches, understands
Nov 01, 2001; ... 1830 Floraview Drive 3699 Hillcrest Road * If you want a mayor who welcomes challenging dialogue andprovides thoughtful feedback, * If you want a mayor who thoroughly researches and understandsan issue prior to casting a vote, * If you want a ...
Do companies over-estimate cost of products?; An added bonus: If items that cost so much are sold for so little, businesses aren't making a profit
Nov 01, 2001; ... While watching late night TV the other day, I saw a commercialfor a tooth-whitening system. I can't remember if it was the oneendorsed by Jack Wagner, the one endorsed by the dentist, or simplythe Crest Whitestrips. But what stood out was that this incredible product was ...
Bruce L. Happel
Nov 01, 2001 ... POSTVILLE, Iowa - Bruce L. Happel, 50, of rural Postville, diedMonday, Oct. 29, 2001, at home. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Schutte ...
Regulators optimistic about new nursing home inspections
Nov 01, 2001; ... DES MOINES (AP) - State nursing home regulators are optimisticabout a new quality-based system of inspections that focusesresources on homes with a history of problems. Regulators have held a series of seminars to bring health-careproviders into the loop and provide education on ...
Tri-state meetings
Nov 01, 2001; ... Dubuque Community School District Board Support ServicesCommittee 12:40 p.m., The Forum, 2300 Chaney Road. Eastern Iowa ...
Symphony to have Russian influence; Classical night: Concert will have a dark-of-night theme
Nov 01, 2001; ... Call it all Russian/all the time - at least for two performances.The Dubuque Symphony Orchestra's classical concert, Nov. 10-11, willfeature the works of three Russian composers: Dmitri Shostakovich,Modest Mussorgski and Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Seattle-bornviolinist Yuri Namkung is the ...
Floyd J. Pottratz
Nov 01, 2001 ... NEW ALBIN, Iowa - Floyd J. Pottratz, 85, of New Albin, diedWednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, at Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse, Wis. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's CatholicChurch, New Albin ....
Robert L. VenHuizen Sr.
Nov 01, 2001 ... STOCKTON, Ill. - Robert L. VenHuizen Sr., 60, of Stockton, diedWednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, at Freeport Memorial Hospital. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Wesley United MethodistChurch, ...
World Bank: Poor nations need increased trade; Grim global economy: WTO meeting will discuss issue
Nov 01, 2001; ... WASHINGTON (AP) - Despite grim global economic prospects over thenext six months, the outlook for developing countries could improveif rich countries removed trade barriers, the World Bank saidWednesday. The double whammy of economic downturns in the United States,Europe and ...
Despite fears, nation tries to put on a playful holiday; Halloween: The thought of terrorists frightened some trick-or-treaters
Nov 01, 2001; ... ATLANTA (AP) - Roman Rheingans, a 12-year-old boy disguised in ablack prince's robe and plastic crown, was the voice of reason thisHalloween on Dixie Avenue. His classmates worried that terrorists might time another strikein America for the ghoulish holiday. So in addition to ...
Government toughens immigration stance; Background checks: Ashcroft vows to deport terrorist supporters
Nov 01, 2001; ... WASHINGTON (AP) - The government tightened its immigrationpolicies Wednesday, promising to use more extensive backgroundchecks and better intelligence-sharing to keep out suspectedterrorists and their supporters. Attorney General John Ashcroft asked the State Department ...
Marjorie Cooksley
Nov 01, 2001 ... DYERSVILLE, Iowa - Marjorie Cooksley, 69, of Dyersville, diedWednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, at ...
Sports Calendar
Nov 01, 2001; ... TODAY Prep volleyball - Iowa Class 2A regional final: DyersvilleBeckman vs. Tama South Tama at Marion, 7 p.m. FRIDAY College volleyball - UW-Platteville at WIAC tournament; IowaConference tournament at ...
Thomas R. Jungk
Nov 01, 2001 ... Thomas R. Jungk, 57, of 22779 Fulfs Road, Sterling, Ill.,formerly of Dubuque, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2001, at CGH MedicalCenter, Sterling. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick's CatholicChurch, Dubuque, with the Rev. Ardel Barta officiating. Burial willbe in Mount ...
Nightlife
Nov 01, 2001; ... Ongoing * Millennium Ballroom, Gooselake, Iowa, country dance, 7-11 p.m.,second and fourth Fridays, with music by T's & J's Productions. * The Timbers, Platteville, Wis., organ music, 7:15 and 8:15 p.m.tonight, Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday; noon and 7p.m ....
Criticism of Duggan uncalled for
Nov 01, 2001; ... 1877 North Court I am writing in response to the criticism of our city's MayorDuggan for his investment in the hotel that will be part of theAmerica's River Project, in a story that appeared in the TelegraphHerald on Oct. 24. The article makes it clear that this investment ...
Wisconsin Briefs
Nov 01, 2001; ... Governor could declare hiring freeze MADISON - Gov. Scott McCallum will meet with his cabinet today todiscuss the state's financial woes and could formally announce ahiring freeze for state government. McCallum told The Associated Press last week the hiring freezewould take ...
Lab tightens security over anthrax fears; Iowa Hygienic Lab: Letters, packages that raise suspicion in Iowa are sent here
Nov 01, 2001; ... CORALVILLE (AP) - A military helicopter glides over the heads oftroops guarding the red brick building housing the Iowa HygienicLaboratory, where a small amount of nonvirulent anthrax is kept. The troops peer from beneath their helmets to check arriving carsand question drivers ...
EPA adopts Clinton-era arsenic standard it earlier rejected
Nov 01, 2001; ... WASHINGTON (AP) - Reversing course, the Bush administration willaccept a new, tougher arsenic standard for drinking water that wasissued in the last days of the Clinton presidency. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Christie Whitmansaid the decision will reduce the ...
Thrilling night for football; Western Dubuque ousts Oelwein in overtime
Nov 01, 2001; ... EPWORTH, Iowa - Matt Ramler fell to his hands and knees, soakingin sweat and disbelief. Ramler, a senior defensive end, watched the life of his WesternDubuque football team flash before his eyes with eight seconds leftin regulation. Oelwein kicker Matt Scherbring barely missed a ...
Voting record spotty for some council hopefuls; 4 of 8 regular: Some candidates vote in fewer than half the eligible elections since 1995
Nov 01, 2001; ... Half of the Dubuque City Council and mayoral candidates who arerunning for office on Nov. 6 have voted regularly since 1995. All eight candidates voted in the municipal primary election onOct. 8. However, half of the candidates - Joyce Connors, Del Robey,Shirley Lang and Lou Oswald ...
Farm-state Democrats say ag overhaul can't wait; 'Serious repercussions': They predict less money will be available next year
Nov 01, 2001; ... WASHINGTON (AP) - Farm-state Democrats pressed Wednesday forquick congressional action on an overhaul of farm programs, sayingthey fear that there won't be as much money available for subsidiesif lawmakers wait until next year. The Bush administration has appealed to Congress and ...
Pitching on three days rest OK with old timers; Soft: This generation of hurlers not as durable
Nov 01, 2001; ... NEW YORK (AP) - Like everything else in baseball, pitching isn'tan exact science. There are as many opinions about throwing a ball60 feet, 6 inches as there are men who have made their living at it. The modern theory is that pitchers need adequate rest betweenstarts. The prescribed ...
Arrows' speedy Schmitz gallops into 300 club; Power: Star senior back drives Lancaster run game, avergaing 16.6 yards per carry
Nov 01, 2001; ... Lancaster's Jon Schmitz is used to running 300-meter dashes withease every track season, but running one during the football seasonis a feat worthy of praise. Schmitz, this week's Telegraph Herald prep athlete of the week,galloped for 309 yards on 12 carries in last Saturday's ...
Affirmative-action case irks justices; Supreme Court: Bush lawyer suggests that they ditch the case
Nov 01, 2001; ... WASHINGTON (AP) - Supreme Court justices seemed exasperatedWednesday at the turn of events in what was supposed to be ablockbuster affirmative-action ruling this term. The two sides nowcannot agree what they are fighting about or whether there is even acase at all. The small, ...
Online music market pushes forward
Nov 01, 2001; ... LOS ANGELES (AP) - Concerned that its rivals might get a biggeraudience, the head of Napster hopes to press play for the embattledsong-swapping service sometime next year. Konrad Hilbers told his colleagues in the technology industry atthe Webnoize 2001 conference this week that ...
What's Happening this weekend
Nov 01, 2001; ... Saturday * Craft and bake sale, 8 a.m.-noon, Heritage Manor, 4885 AsburyRoad. * Holiday bazaar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., First Congregational UnitedChurch of Christ, Platteville, Wis. * Holiday craft sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lancaster (Wis.) High Schoolgymnasium. * ...
'Tunnel vision' delights railroad buffs; Winston: Tour offers a look at old Galena-area site
Nov 01, 2001; ... GALENA, Ill. - Railroad buffs were struck by the contrast betweenwhat the Winston Tunnel once was like and what it is like today. "I think of all the noise and activity that went on here so manyyears ago," said Warren Heyn, of Des Plaines. "Now there is deadsilence. This tunnel ...
Maquoketa Valley wins on gutsy conversion
Nov 01, 2001; ... DELHI, Iowa - It appeared Dyersville Beckman had things undercontrol, but as it has done all season, the Maquoketa Valleyfootball team found a way to win. The Trailblazers had Cory DeShaw stopped short of the goal line,but DeShaw reached forward with his right arm to cross the ball ...
Extra costs take a toll on local budgets; Security: Governments now are considering cutbacks or taxes
Nov 01, 2001; ... All the extra airport patrols, security cameras and X-raymachines put in place since Sept. 11 may have eased security fears,but they're taking a huge bite out of city and county budgets. Governments across the country have racked up millions of dollarsin unbudgeted expenses, and ...
'2211' is the real deal; Original music: And, Molly's does its part to pick up the slack
Nov 01, 2001; ... Let me tell you about the time my jaw hit the floor at MyBrother's Place in East Dubuque, Ill.The band's name, 2211,wasn't real compelling, and the first few songs I heard were thesame old, run-of-the-mill covers. But something made me stay. Thenit played a few original songs ... ...
Almanac
Nov 01, 2001; ... Today is Thursday, Nov. 1, the 305th day of 2001. There are 60days left in the year. This is All Saints Day. History highlights: On Nov. 1, 1870, the U.S. Weather Bureau made its firstmeteorological observations. On this date: In 1604, William Shakespeare's ...
Airports searching vehicles; Security precaution: FAA says vehicles have to be inspected to be able to park in lots
Nov 01, 2001; ... MOSINEE (AP) - All vehicles coming into the parking lot atCentral Wisconsin Airport must be searched until federal approval isgiven to a dirt wall erected weeks ago to protect the terminal froma bomb blast, the airport manager says. Federal Aviation Administration inspectors ...
Upcoming High School Plays
Nov 01, 2001; ... "A Bad Year For Tomatoes" What: "A Bad Year for Tomatoes," a comedy Who: East Dubuque(Ill.) High School When: 7 p.m. today and Friday Where: East DubuqueHigh School Cost: $3"Once Upon A Matress" What: "Once Upon a Mattress," musical Who: Western Dubuque ...
Afternoon fire destroys Wauzeka family's home
Nov 01, 2001; ... WAUZEKA, Wis. - A family of four was not at home when itsresidence burned to the ground Wednesday afternoon in Wauzeka,according to officials. Firefighters arrived at the home of Steve Hyer and JessicaKemmerling in the Industrial Mobile Home Park outside Wauzeka afternoon. Hyer, ...
Lang. don't link council run, complaint against city
Nov 01, 2001; ... Shirley Lang said Wednesday that a complaint she filed againstthe city of Dubuque in 1975 has nothing to do with her current runfor city council. "I am not in there for vengeance," said Lang, who faces incumbentDan Nicholson for the at-large council seat in Tuesday's election ....
Anniversaries
Nov 01, 2001; ... Oswald Larry and Sue Oswald, of 2523 Stafford St., will celebrate their25th wedding anniversary Nov. 10 with a family dinner atTimmerman's, East Dubuque, Ill. Larry Oswald and Susan Tracy, both of Dubuque, were married Nov.12, 1976, at Grandview ...
Business briefs
Nov 01, 2001; ... U.S. imposes tariff on Canada lumber WASHINGTON - The Bush administration said Wednesday it wouldimpose another tariff on Canadian lumber after finding Canada isdumping its wood on the United States at artificially low prices. The 12.6 percent duty will be added to the 19.3 ...
Anniversaries
Nov 01, 2001; ... Theisen HOLY CROSS, Iowa - Jim and Shirley Theisen, of Holy Cross,celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary Oct. 27 with a familydinner at Neumann's Bar & Grill, Holy Cross. Jim Theisen, of Holy Cross, and Shirley Manders, of Dubuque, weremarried Oct. 27, 1956, at St ....
Donald H. Reth
Nov 01, 2001 ... MANCHESTER, Iowa - Donald H. Reth, 57, of Manchester, diedWednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, at Regional Medical Center, ...
Weekend sports
Nov 01, 2001; ... Saturday, Nov. 3 College football University of Dubuque at Buena Vista, 1 p.m.;Upper Iowa at Loras, 1 p.m.; UW-Stevens Point at UW-Platteville, 2p.m. College volleyball Iowa Conference tournament at Simpson; Clarkeat NIIC ...
Births
Nov 01, 2001; ... Sunday, Oct. 28, 2001 Deveaux - Dr. Peter and Lynn Deveaux, Fairbanks, Alaska, boy atBassett Army Community Hospital, Fort Wainwright, Alaska. He isformerly of Dubuque. Kelleher-Adams - Brian Kelleher and Ashley Adams, Dubuque, girlat The Finley Hospital, ...
U.S. steps up front-line strikes; Attacks: Journalists are told that 15 are killed and 25 badly injured at damaged hospital
Nov 01, 2001; ... KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) - Heavy bombers went into action overnorthern Afghanistan Wednesday, pounding front-line Talibanpositions in a dramatic increase in U.S. support for oppositionforces on the battlefield. In this southern stronghold, Taliban authorities took the ...
Anniversaries
Nov 01, 2001; ... Dittmar GALENA, Ill. - Lyle and Charlotte Dittmar, of Galena, willcelebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 17 with a receptionfrom 5 to 9 p.m. at the Galena Convention Center. Lyle Dittmar, of Galena, and Charlotte Ehredt, of Elizabeth, weremarried Nov. 17, 1951, at Hill ...
Nancy K. Hutchcroft
Nov 01, 2001 ... LANCASTER, Wis. - Nancy K. Hutchcroft, 41, of Lancaster, diedWednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, at ...
Publis forum scheduled for Dubuque candidates
Nov 01, 2001; ... The Dubuque League of Women Voters is hosting a public forum forthe mayoral and city-council candidates from 7 to 8:30 tonight atthe Carnegie-Stout Public Library. Seven of the eight candidates are participating: Ann Michalski,mayoral candidate; Shirley ...
National Briefs
Nov 01, 2001; ... 8 of SabreTech convictions rejected MIAMI - A federal appeals court on Wednesday threw out eight ofnine convictions and most of an $11 million penalty against adefunct jet-repair company blamed for the 1996 ValuJet crash thatkilled 110 people. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of ...
Local/Area briefs
Nov 01, 2001; ... Messina cancels Five Flags concert Singer Jo Dee Messina has canceled her concert, scheduled forNov. 15 at Five Flags Center. Paula Jo Wolfe, Five Flags manager, said Messina's entire Midwesttour had been canceled without explanation. "We're so disappointed. We'd ...
Thomas W. Lane
Nov 01, 2001 ... LANCASTER, Wis. - Thomas W. Lane, 98, of Lancaster, diedWednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, SouthLancaster Township. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Martin-Page Funeral Home,Lancaster, with burial in Union Nagle Cemetery, Patch GroveTownship. Friends ...
State won't oppose Muehl's transfer to care facility; 1993 murder case: Judge will issue a ruling at a later date on whether Dubuque native should stay in mental institution
Nov 01, 2001; ... Charlotte Muehl tries to visit her son every other weekend -something she has done since he was sent to a mental institutioneight years ago. In 1993, her son, Erik, then 20, was found not guilty of first-degree murder and attempted murder by reason of insanity. He wascharged with ...