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Dolling into tiie Q-C flo help tiids learn! Mostly sunny with a high in the lower 80s. Weather, Page A2 They're revving up or tbe iveehend PATCH 119th YEAR No. 31 FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 1996, MOLINE, ILLINOIS 50 CENTS Psychic asked to help find missing girl WORLD NATION Chemical castration: California is about to adopt a first-in-the-nation law imposing chemical castration on repeat child molesters. A3 Fatal plane crash: A Russian plane smashed into a remote mountain as it prepared to land on an arctic island, killing all of the more than 140 people aboard. A6 Titanic being raised: Salvagers have started raising a huge chuck of the Titanic from the bottom of the cold North Atlantic using huge balloons filled with lighter-than-water diesel fueL A8 him and several other family members.

Police have confirmed Mr. Appleby and Ms. Eddleman passed the test. Both parents said they are keeping busy and try to Trudy Appleby tion. Moline police chief Steve Etheridge said Thursday all local child-sex offenders on both the Illinois and Iowa sides of the Quad-Cities have been interviewed or investigated in the case.

Ms. Alexander was questioned in the presence of Trudy's family, he said. "The psychic says it's a friend of the family (who has taken Trudy), which is what I suspected all along," Ms. Eddleman said. "She said it's someone who has been away for a while.

"The guy that supposedly has Trudy knows the family," the girl's mother said. Trudy's father, Dennis Appleby of Moline, has said police administered polygraph tests to child-sex offenders. Psychic Greta Alexander, credited by police as instrumental in finding the body of a missing Henry County auxiliary police officer in 1993, has been asked to help find the 11-year-old Moline girl. "My prayer was answered when she became involved," Trudy's mother, Brenda Eddie-man of Bettendorf, said Thursday. Trudy has been missing for nine days, since she last was seen getting into the passenger seat of a silver or gray car at her home in the 4300 block of 21st Avenue.

A witness has described the driver as a white male, possibly in his late 20s. The FBI was called in a week ago to assist in the investiga list gave no new clues, Chief Etheridge said Thursday. The best clue for police is the description of the car Trudy was seen entering the morning she disappeared, he said. At least two of Moline's registered child-sex offenders live within a mile of the house where Trudy last was seen, police Lt. Steve Brockway said.

Her father reported her missing Aug. 21. "I'd say, in the immediate vicinity (of Trudy's home), we have two or maybe four child-sex offenders," Lt. Brockway said. Asked if police have ruled out family involvement in the disappearance, Chief Etheridge said, "I'm not ruling anyone out." 'Almighty God, I am trusting in your divine power to bring my daughter Trudy home safely.

I am confident that her guardian angel is embracing and surrounding her and will return her as you promised in Psalm 34:7. Let Trudy's thoughts be of your strength, presence and her Brenda Eddleman's prayer for daughter Trudy Appleby By Barb Ickes Staff writer MOLINE Police have brought a nationally known psychic into the Trudy Appleby investigation after failing to find a suspect among locally listed sleep when they can as they await news about their daughter. "I believe she's alive," Ms. Eddleman said. "I just hope they're feeding her and she's warm.

If she is not found if she is not safe I will be in a nuthouse. I guarantee it." The state's child-sex offender LOCAL WVIK gets new home: The approval of a zoning variance Thursday opens the way for Augus-tana College to erect a proposed 8,000 square-foot building for its public radio station, WVIK CI Clear way for karts: How effective crews can be in setting up the track for the Rock Island Argus Gran Prix will depend greatly on how efficiently those who work downtown clear out this afternoon so the course can be constructed. CI Montoya convicted: Andres Elkin Montoya, 23, faces a mandatory 30- to 120-year prison sentence following his conviction Thursday for cocaine trafficking in a $63 million drug case. C2 COMMENT Stumbling through Senate: Illinois Sen. Carol Moseley-Braun began her tenure as a rising star in the Democratic Party.

She's fallen a long way since. Thomas Hardy says the most recent controversy follows an "all-too familiar pattern" for the Chicago Democrat. A4 1 J- 'MMWMlWWW' spiL LH II JOBS MONEY Laboring through holiday traffic: If you're going to be one of the last-bash pleasure seekers heading out of town this Labor Day weekend, there's construction and safety information provided by various groups that could help you. A10 Airline nears goals: AccessAir, the proposed low-cost airline to connect the Quad-Cities with the East and West coasts, will raise its first $12 million by Nov. 1, company president Roger Ferguson predicted Thursday.

A10 Stocks take tumble: Stocks registered their worst loss in almost seven weeks as reports signaled persistent economic strength that could drive up borrowing costs. All Now real campaign begins By Edward Felker Argus Dispatch Washington Bureau CHICAGO Quad-Cities Democrats begin leaving Chicago today, knowing the real race against the calendar has begun. Slightly more than a month remains for area Democrats to register as many new voters as possible. Then they'll have just one more month to fine-tune their get-out-the-vote machine before the Nov. 8 election.

Both elements are key to their plans to help U.S. Rep. Lane Evans, D-Rock Island, turn back the well-funded and energetic challenge they expect from GOP candidate Mark Baker of Quincy; to deliver the area again to BUI Clinton; and to elect as many local Democrats as possible. Point man for all this again will be Rock Island County Democratic Chairman John Gianulis, the area's member on the Democratic State Central Committee. He said the job ahead is to "see that county chairs and organizations in the 17th (Congressional) District are focused on the 30 days before registration closes on Oct.

8." After that, "we need to push and get everyone focused on the closing 30 days to maximize every area we can." It doesn't hurt that Mr. Clinton leaves Chicago well ahead in the, polls, although it was unclear Thursday what impact the abrupt resignation of key adviser Dick Morris would have. As Labor Day neared, the Clinton-Gore ticket still led what Mr. Gianulis considered to be a strong local Democratic slate. "President Clinton appears to be stronger than ever," he said.

"We've (also) got some other outstanding candidates for local offices." Mr. Evans, for his part, appears confident he need not stray far from the campaign strategies he has relied on in the past. That means employing modern PLEASE SEE RACE, A2 Democrats cheer their candidate Dallas Morning News CHICAGO President Clinton outlined an ambitious second-term agenda Thursday night, vowing to build a "bridge to the 21st century, to meet our challenges and protect our values." Accepting renomination at a triumphant final session of the Democratic convention, Clinton told a packed house of cheering delegates and spectators that "when Americans vote, the real question is whether we build a bridge to the future or a bridge to the past." "Let us build a bridge to help parents raise their children, to help young people and adults get the education and training they need, to make our streets safe, to help Americans succeed at home and work, to break the cycle of poverty and dependence," he said. In one of the few direct references to Republican rival Bob Dole, Clinton said the GOP call for sweeping tax cuts "is one of the areas in which I respectfully disagree with my opponent." "I don't believe we should bet the farm, and I certainly don't believe we should bet the country," the president said. And he vowed once more to resist the kind of budget cuts he blocked last year.

Clinton's 66-minute speech, interrupted repeatedly by cheers, climaxed a convention marked by unity and optimism that the former Arkansas governor will be the first Democrat in 60 years to win the presidency twice. Not since Lyndon Johnson in 1964 has a Democratic nominee begun the fall campaign with a big lead. Before Clinton took the convention spotlight, delegates renominated Vice President Al Gore by acclamation and heard a final round of speeches, including a traditional rouser from one of the party's top liberal spokesmen, Sen. Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts. Today, the president and vice president will set out for a PLEASE SEE CLINTON, A2 LIFE Take a bus ride: The Magic School Bus is rolling into the Quad-Cities to help kids learn about science in a fun way.

Bl Brown binge: If you want to be in style this fall, think brown. Bl Insect Intelligence: How bright is a bee? They and other six-legged creatures are smarter than you might think, says columnist Dave Barry. Bl Kid flicks: Here's a parents' guide to movies their children may want to see. B3 Talk to the teacher: A mother who is worried about one of her daughter's classmates should talk to the teacher, says Dear Abby. B6 SPORTS Mallards main man: The Quad City Mallards signed, sealed and on Thursday delivered their new head coach John Anderson to the media.

Dl Not a bad start: Tiger Woods, the 20-year-old phenom who will play in next week's Quad City Classic, carded a 4-under-par in his first round of golf as a professional at the Greater Milwaukee Open. He bogeyed just one hole and is tied for 14th. Dl Ness Guess is back: Sports editor Marc Nessel-er's "Ness Guess" makes a triumphant return, featuring an old nemesis as the opening week's foe. D4 CHUCKLE "Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half' newspaper headline Associated Press Vice President Al Gore and President Bill Clinton wave to the crowd and shield their eyes from the glare of spotlights as the Democratic National Convention comes to a close Thursday night. Protests prove fruitless CAMPAIGN NOTEBOOK JOHN KANTHAK I long slate of other issues.

"The brothers have to stand together, or we will be stood upon," Mr. Baylor said. "I thought we'd be putting it on the line down here. I thought the police would be on horses and have their sticks out and all that (expletive). I was ready." Sorry, not this week.

A handful of police officers stood nearby as the leaders of Mr. Baylor's group gave speeches to an empty parking lot and interviews PLEASE SEE I KANTHAK, A2 CHICAGO In his first foray into political protest Thursday, Adam Baylor encountered the same problem he faces in his unsteady career as a stand-up comedian: He can't get arrested in this town. "I'm ready to say the hell with it and just go home," the South Side Chicago man said during a demonstration outside the United Center, home to the Democratic National Convention. "What is this accomplishing? Nothing." Being, as he put it, "mostly unemployed" lately except for the INSIDE C2 Jobs Money A10 C5 Obituaries A5 Births Classified rare club date, Mr. Baylor agreed to spend the morning with a group of young black men protesting the lack of economic opportunity for minorities, police brutality, welfare-reform proposals and a Comics B4 Speak Out C6 Commentary A4 Television B5 Crossword C12 Theaters B2-3 Clinton adviser quits after story World VJC31TG HOUSE Exclusive CALL GIRL SOOAij When the time Is right: If you've been asking a couple you know when they're going have children, columnist John Marx has something to say to you.

LIFE Best show In town: Staff sports writer Tom Johnston will be at the Quad-Cities only prep football game tonight as the Rock Island Rocks host DeKalb. SPORTS in mi 11" Iri Tom Johnston Clinton, who has worked with Morris for years, said in a statement he was thankful for Morris' help in the campaign. "Dick Morris is my friend and he is a superb political strategist," the president said. The resignation came after the New York Post published an account from the Star magazine that said that, two days before the start of the Democratic convention, Morris showed Sherry Rowlands copies of the speeches Hillary Rodham Clinton and Vice President Al Gore would deliver days later. On another occasion early in their relationship, the paper said, Morris called the president and held out the telephone so Miss Rowlands could hear Clinton.

"There was no doubt about it, it was The Man," the Star quoted her as writing in her diary. "I was finally impressed." The account included diary entries from Rowlands giving intimate details of their alleged relationship. The Star printed photos of Morris and Rowlands kissing and hugging, and another of them together in bathrobes. Morris' response: "I will not subject my wife, family or friends to the sadistic vitriol of yellow journalism." PLEASE SEE ADVISER, A2 Tabloid: He let hooker listen in on president CHICAGO (AP) President Clinton's top political adviser, Dick Morris, resigned Thursday after a tabloid reported he had a relationship with a prostitute and allowed her to eavesdrop on calls to the White House. The resignation, announced in a seven-paragraph statement by Morris, created an enormous distraction for Clinton Just as he was preparing his address to accept Associated Press The front page of The Star, with call girl Sherry Rowlands prominently displayed.

Dick Morris Customer service: 764-4344 Classifieds: 797-0333 Subscriptions: 797-0345 Newsroom: 780-6441 the 1994 elections. "While I served, I sought to avoid the limelight because I did not want to become the message," Morris wrote. "Now, I resign so I will not become the issue." the Democratic nomination. It also means Clinton heads into the final nine weeks of the campaign without the outside consultant who masterminded his political comeback following 4 in Sf ft ii.