January 21, 1998 in Nation/World on Page A7 Broadcast and cable networks have announced extensive coverage of this week’s visit to Cuba by Pope John Paul II. Here are highlights: ABC’s Peter Jennings anchors “World News Tonight” (6:30 …

January 21, 1998 in Nation/World on Page A10 Barry Knobloch looks on as his wife, Nancy Sawle-Knobloch, speaks during a panel discussion of dual-career couples. Photo by Associated Press

January 21, 1998 in Nation/World on Page A10 The “Best Western” logo continues to dominate the lodging industry news this week. While it was announced Monday that Templin’s (Best Western) Resort in Post Falls would become Cavanaughs Templin’s …

January 21, 1998 in Nation/World on Page A10 The national average gasoline price fell almost 5 percent to a two-year low in the past month, according to the American Automobile Association. It was the biggest monthly decline since …

January 21, 1998 in Nation/World on Page A10 The president of the Independent Pilots Association says the union’s contract settlement with United Parcel Service will be the envy of other pilots. But he’s not giving any details. “While …

January 21, 1998 in Nation/World on Page A10 The National Federation of Independent Business wants broader based business-tax relief in place of Gov. Gary Locke’s proposed program of “family-friendly” tax credits. “Gov. Locke talked about creating tax credits …

January 21, 1998 in Nation/World on Page A10 Reynolds Metals Co. said it will restart idled capacity at a Washington aluminum smelter next quarter because it expects demand for the metal in the Western World to rise as …

January 21, 1998 in Nation/World on Page A10 The Bonneville Power Administration could trim as much as $159 million a year from its $2 billion budget if managers adopt eight recommendations released Tuesday by a Cost Review Committee. …

January 21, 1998 in Nation/World on Page A10 SmithKline Beecham PLC and rival drug maker American Home Products Corp. said Tuesday they are considering the biggest corporate merger ever, sending stocks of other pharmaceutical companies higher as Wall …

January 21, 1998 in Nation/World on Page A10 Three rival movie-theater owners are joining together to create the world’s largest cinema company, with nearly twice as many screens as its closest competitor. Two of Wall Street’s biggest buyout …

January 21, 1998 in Nation/World on Page A11 The dollar extended its modest slide against the Japanese yen Tuesday as currency traders continued to view Japan as the safest haven in Asia. Overall the dollar rose against major …

January 21, 1998 in Nation/World on Page A11 Stocks rallied Tuesday, pushing most indexes into positive territory for 1998, as another strong day on foreign markets enabled investors to focus on a potential megamerger and some solid profit …

January 21, 1998 in Nation/World on Page A14 For five days, Ashraf Jamal has perched on a communications tower high above downtown New Delhi, tossing pleas written on stiff sheets of paper to a curious crowd gathered below. …

January 21, 1998 in Idaho on Page B1 Kim Brown loves history so much that she put together a video for the Post Falls Historical Society. Photo by Craig Buck/The Spokesman-Review

January 21, 1998 in Idaho on Page B1 1. Lucky numbers. Accountants with Arthur Anderson watch as Laura Stensgar draws the numbers in the first US Lottery drawing at the Coeur d’Alene Tribal Bingo Casino in Worley on …

January 21, 1998 in Idaho on Page B1 Copple Trout

January 21, 1998 in City on Page B1 Spokane Mayor John Talbott assured residents and his City Council colleagues on Tuesday that he doesn’t want to stop the $100 million redevelopment of River Park Square. “I am committed …

January 21, 1998 in City on Page B1 Nurses at Sacred Heart Medical Center will consider the most recent contract offer from hospital management for the next two weeks before deciding what to do. On Feb. 4 and …

January 21, 1998 in Idaho on Page B1 A Hauser Lake family will testify in Boise next week in favor of better sex offender notification laws. Sandy and Ralph Tatham will travel with their 16-year-old daughter next Wednesday …

January 21, 1998 in City on Page B1 There were fewer crimes reported in Spokane last year than in 1996, marking the third straight year that number has decreased in the city. The numbers reflect a trend that …

January 21, 1998 in City on Page B1 Brown

January 21, 1998 in City on Page B1 ‘Some of you were afraid’. Lee Jones, associate dean at Florida State University, discusses politcal correctness Tuesday during a lecture at Spokane Community College. Photo by Liz Kishimoto/The Spokesman-Review

January 21, 1998 in Idaho on Page B2 Gov. Phil Batt picked Bert C. Marley of McCammon to serve the rest of the legislative term of Democrat John Alexander. Alexander resigned his House seat effective Monday because of …