The Daily News-Journal from Murfreesboro, Tennessee • 2

2A Saturday, Nov. 7, 1 S33, Murfreesboro, Tenn. THE DAILY NEWS JOURNAL No 'run-of-the-mill sneaker 0BITUARIES Raymond A. Smith Services for Mr. Raymond A.

Gingrich masterminded Republican MTSU street work delayed Traffic nc.es from around the said. area include information on Inter- The -Tennessee Department of state 24 and MTSU roads. Transportation isn't listing any The university originally planned lane reductions in the announced that Second Street local Interstate 24 construction from Rutherford Boulevard to zone this weekend. Sum will be closed today and But contractors always have the Sunday for water line work, said right to reduce lanes on the week-Doug Williams, MTSU director of end and overnight in the construc-news and public affairs. tion zone, according to the depart- "But that closure has been post- menL poned to a later date," Williams Construction continues from the said.

That was sent on university Almaville Road exit in Rutherford e-mail." County to the Bell Road exit in A new date for the closing will Davidson County to widen the be announced at a later date, he interstate from four to eight lanes. Winter still not quite here Winter seemed fast on its and highs in the lower 60s. Tuesday way during the last few days, but is expected to become partly the weekend and extended fore- cloudy with a chance of showers, a casts from the National Weather low around 50 and highs in the Service indicate that it's not here mid-60s. Goudy Wednesday just yet brings more chances of showers, Today's forecast calls for partly lows in the lower 50s, and highs sunny with highs in the lower 50s, near 60. and a light wind.

Clouds increase Last Week's Weather tonight, and there's a 30 percent From the Murfreesboro Water chance of showers late. Tonight's Plant lows are expected near 40. A most- Hi Lo Precip ly cloudy Sunday brings a 30 per- Saturday. 83 51 0.00 cent chance of showers, but slight- Sunday. 73 44 0.00 ly warmer temperatures, with 55- Monday.

79 60 0.00 60 highs. Tuesday. 74 54 0.00 The extended forecast for Sun- Wednesday. 66 45 0.00 day night and Monday shows more Thursday. 46 37 0.00 partly cloudy skies and 40-45 lows, Friday.

53 31 0.00 He fulfilled his vision through his "Contract with America," a campaign blueprint he helped craft that called for tax cuts, welfare reform and other changes aimed at shrinking the federal government. "When I said revolution, I meant revolution. When I said real change, I meant real change," Gingrich said in the midst of his first 100 days, as the House raced to approve one contract promise after another. Almost instantly, Gingrich became known as one of the most vociferous Democrat-bashers in the House and leader of a national conservative movement. For a while, Gingrich's presence as a leader was so great that rumors began to circulate about a possible run for the Oval Office.

His rocky decline began in 1997. In what amounted to a political plea bargain, Gingrich admitted he had failed to seek proper legal advice on using tax-exempt projects to advance his political goals and that inaccurate statements "in my name and over my signature" had been submitted to an ethics committee. He was reprimanded by the full House and fined $300,000. With the admission behind him, Opponents of the racetrack, however, have said public funds should not be spent on private ventures. "I'm pretty disappointed in the Planning Commission for recommending approval of the plan," said Mary Ann Aquadro, spokeswoman of a group calling itself County Residents Against Speedway Havoc, or CRASH.

"They didn't have anymore information than they had two i takeover of 1994 Gingrich barely won a second term as speaker. Thai summer, he survived a coup attempt by members of his own party and leadership. "We made some mistakes and had to learn some things during the year," Gingrich told reporters as Congress prepared to adjourn in 1997. "I'm still speaker. That ain't bad." On Tuesday, Gingrich handily defended his congressional seat in Georgia, defeating Democrat Gary Pelphrey with 71 percent of the vote.

But the gains that the Republicans had hoped for never materialized; in fact, they lost five House seats and Gingrich took the blunt of the criticism. Nationwide, 58 percent of voters viewed Gingrich unfavorably, according to an exit poll conducted Tuesday. Even in his home state, he could muster only a 47 percent favorable rating. Gingrich became interested in politics while working as an assistant history professor at West Georgia College in rural, blue-collar Carrollton, 50 miles west of Atlanta. He won a congressional seat on his third try.

His campaign theme was family values. man Truck Series races from its Nashville Speedway USA racetrack to the new facility in Wilson County. Indy car racing and drag car racing are also planned for the motor-sports complex, which could have as many as 80 events annually, Dover Downs officials said, predicting the facility will pump as much as $222 million annually into the region's economy. Dover Downs also wants to expand the motorsports cqrnplex to 150,000 seats and bring a coveted Winston Cup race to the super-speedway. The company currently has two Winston Cup races at its track in Dover, Del But the company said it needs help from local and state govern aim the visitors' attention to the back" at a pond and the wetlands, Vaughan said.

Removal of the city's old water treatment tanks will make room for a wider Southeast Broad Street. Vaughan 'and Gardner said the museum's board officially decided late last month to reduce the planned size of a new Discovery Center from 30,000 square feet to 18,000 square feet. Little said Johnson Bailey door. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, in the parking lot, Nashville Detective Norris Tark-ington and an unidentified FBI agent were attempting to stop the driver of the getaway car.

"Tarkington repeatedly yelled that he was a police officer and that a Republican," he was quoted as saying. Gingrich had flirted with resigning as speaker in the past when he was buffeted by political setbacks and crises, including the politically -disastrous 1995 government shutdowns and an abortive coup against him last year. Each time, though, he resolved to stay in his post. Livingston's decision to challenge the Georgia Republican for the speakership was the latest manifestation of the seething within party ranks over setbacks in this week's "Revolutionizing takes some talents, many talents," Livingston, a 20-year House veteran from Louisiana, said in praise of Gingrich at a news conference where he announced his candidacy. "Day-to-day governing takes others," he Does your Money Market Fund earn as much as Bank ISA's Respect Checking Account? Minimum deposit of $100 required.

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Sunday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna, followed by burial in Evergreen Cemetery, with David Young officiating. A native of Abbeville, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Stan ley and Hattie Kessler Smith. He is survived by his wife, Norma Lee Paschall Smith; three sons, Raymond Smith of Nashville, Dr. Larry S.

Smith of Wetumpka, and Charles E. Smith of Orlando, a daughter, Nancy L. Smith of Murfreesboro; two sisters, Ruby Fisackerly of Smyrna, and Janie Hartman of Shreveport, and four grandchildren. Mr. Smith was a member of the Southern Baptist Church.

He was a former employee of the Memphis Commercial Appeal, and was a retired cotton broker. He was a vet eran of World War II, having served in the United States Air Force. Vis itation with the family will be held from 5-8 p.m. today at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. Daily Newt JuuraaJ Nov.

7, IW8 Miirfreb(Xo, Trnn. Ola G. Bennett Services for Mrs, Ola Goodwin Bennett, 81, of Shelby ville, who died Thursday at the Bedford County Nursing Center are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at Gowcn-Smith Chapel, followed by burial in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, with Bobby McGee, J. Harold Stephens and Ronnie Edwards officiating.

Mrs. Bennett was a native of Coffee County and was the daughter of Francis Richard Goodwin iwjd Jessie Pearl Shedd Goodwin. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Mr. Floyd Bennett, who died in 1994. She is survived by two daughters, Marilyn Green of Houston and Jan Harrison of Unionville; two brothers, F.B.

Goodwjjn and Robert Goodwin, both of Murfreesboro; three grandchildren, and two great-grandchild dren. Mrs. Bennett was a homemaker, and a member of Edgemont Baptist Church. Visitation with the family will be held from 5-9 p.m. today at Gowen-Smith Chapel, in Shel-byville.

Daily News Journal Nov. 7, 1998 Murfreesboro, Tenn. Mary Ida A. Bauman Services for Mrs. Mary Ida Adkins Bauman, 94, who died Friday at Woodbury Health Care are scheduled for 2 p.m.

Sunday at Woodbury Funeral Home, followed by burial at 1 1 a.m. Monday at Smith Cemetery in Ashland City, with Herb Alsup officiating. Mrs. Bauman was a native of Cheatham County and was the daughter of the late Will and Nancy Rebecca Adkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late William Henry Bauman and by a daughter, Mary Nancy Dodson.

She is survived by a son, William Edward Bauman of Woodbury; a sister, Lucille Poole of Clarksville; seven grandchildren, Margaret Odom, Michelle Bauman, Melisa Bauman and Mark Bauman, all of Woodbury, and Debbie Parman, Ronnie Dodson and Michael Dodson, all of Nashville; and 14 greatgrandchildren. Mrs. Bauman was a member of the Baptist Church. Visitation with the family will be held from noon to 9 p.m. today at Woodbury Funeral Home.

Daily News Journal Nov, 7, 1998 Murfreesboro, Tenn. Colors (Continued from page 1) Lambert said colors begin to change in the mountains of East Tennessee first. Middle Tennessee changes next, followed by the Nashville and Highland Rim area, West Tennessee and finally the Memphis area. "You're going to have to go ahead and get out and start east and north this weekend and next," Lambert said. after that you'll have to go toward Memphis." Behind summer, fall is the second most popular travel season in Tennessee, Lambert said.

She said Tennessee Tourism received more than 24,000 phone calls regarding leaf watching in one fall season. Tennessee Tourism has a Fall Color Line, which can be reached at 1-800-697-4200, that gives forecasts and predictions for leaf watching, and listings of fall eventrf. WASHINGTON (AP) The mastermind behind the Republicans dramatic return to congressional power after 40 years in the minority. Newt Gingrich commanded a conservative assault on big government to achieve his long-held dream of becoming House speaker, "I am not your everyday run-of-the-mill speaker," Gingrich said as he began his term in 1995. He proved that time and again as he faced ethics investigations and leadership challenges.

But it was a disappointing GOP showing in Tuesday's election that ultimately brought him down. Gingrich resigned from his leadership post Friday, ending a tumultuous tenure that in recent years has been plagued by a 1995 government shutdown and a failed coup against him by members of his own party. Although he had served in Congress since 1979, nothing prepared the Capitol or the country for the full force of Gingrich's in-your-face personality when he led House Republicans to power in 1 994. From the very start of his career, Gingrich was determined to lift his long-exiled party to majority status. Racetrack (Continued from page 1) said of Dover Downs' plan to build a motorsports facility near the Gladeville community just north of the Rutherford County line.

Planning Commissioner Jerry McPeak suggested Friday the company ought to approach the city of Lebanon for sewer service. "We'd be very interested in that," replied Charles Bone, a Nashville attorney representing Dover Downs. Gregory also said the company needs to be careful about how it deals with storm water runoff from the racetrack. Sinkholes in the area, the planning director explained, Project (Continued from page 1) explain wetlands." Gardner said the Army Corps of Engineers is being enlisted to demolish the old water plant, power building and its smokestack. Rubble will help fill some of, the property which City Council persuaded the Water and Sewer Department to relinquish for the new museum.

Robber (Continued from page 1) The man walked toward Bristol, who was wearing a uniform, and shot him with a revolver, Aaron said. Bristol, knocked from his chair, fired back. Gingrich (Continued from page 1) to reflect the GOP infighting that has broken out in the wake of Tuesday's setbacks. "The idea that I would be the excuse to cannibalize the majority is so sickening I couldn't risk it," he said, according to sources. White House spokeswoman Julia Payne said President Clinton was aware of news reports about Gingrich's announcement.

Gingrich's departure would mark an abrupt end to a remarkable career in which the Georgian rose from back-bencher in a seemingly permanent GOP minority to architect of the Republican takeover of the House in 1994fc Even his critics "One of the things we find out is that people don't get out," Lambert said. "Going over to Lascassas is just a treasure when you get there." Shortened daylight hours and low night temperatures dictate when the leaves will begin changing from summer green to fall "This year we got the day length, but not the night temperatures," Barnett said. "Some trees started thinking it was spring and started budding." Barnett said living in Oregon did not lend to fall leaf watching. After several brutal winters in the northwest, Barnett and his wife packed up and moved to Murfreesboro with no promise of employment. They were ready for a change.

"It's just beautiful here Barnett said. "The old-time local's call it the dimple of the universe, and I think, that's what it is ments with about $22 million worth of infrastructure improve ments to the area. Besides sewer and other utilities, Dover Downs wants help in funding road improvements in the area. The company has options to buy about 2,600 acres in Rutherford and Wilson counties. The preferred site of the racetrack straddles the county lines, but the company had to move the facility entirely, into Wilson County after two Rutherford County property owneFs refused to sell about 300 key acres.

Dover Downs officials said still plan to buy some Rutherford County property, which could be used for industrial developments associated with the automotive industry. Architects and the Corps of Engineers are nearing completion of preliminary floor plans. Jim Bailey of Johnson Bailey architects, is the: lead architect on the project, Little said. 'The Discovery Center project brings together a broad collaboration including the the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and many others Little said. "Building funds have been raised the driver was to freeze and show his hands," Aaron said in a statement issued later in the day.

"Tarkington and an FBI agent attempted to stop the vehicle and, not knowing where specifically the gunfire had come from, both Tarkington and the agent fired on the driver." added, "i believe I have those talents." Livingston stepped before the microphones a few hours after Rep. Steve Largent of Oklahoma announced plans to challenge Majority Leader Dick Armey of Texas, the second-ranking leader among House Republicans. The elections, in which House Republicans lost five seats, indicate that "the Republican Party hit an iceberg" on Nov. 3, Largent said. "And I think the question that is before our conference today is whether we retain the crew of the Molda 21 60i Only a Penny drain into cavities in the underground limestone through which groundwater flows.

The Gladeville community, he said, gets its drinking water supply from a well fed by groundwater about 1.5 miles north of the proposed racetrack. Gregory said the company needs to ensure runoff from the racetrack does not contaminate the groundwater. "We have no interest in doing anything but having a very responsible, first-rate facility," Stansbury said, noting sinkholes and limestone are common geological features of the entire region, "I'm confident that won't be a problem at the end of the day." Dover Downs plans to move NASCAR Busch Series and Crafts U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon, D-Murfreesboro, has been instrumental in enlisting help from the Corps, Gardner said, noting its environs mental mission.

Vaughan said traces of petroleum were found in the basement of the old power plant. Getting help from the Corps is "a significant step," Vaughan said. Officials are planning a two-story museum, "so you can see it from the street, but we're going to "As soon as the suspect entered die bank he fired on the officer without saying anything," Aaron said. "The officer went down (but) was able to return fire on the suspect, who was hit several times." The suspect, whose name was not released, collapsed on the concrete porch just a few feet from the acknowledged his intellect and ability, but after four years, even his allies had grown weary of his management style. Republicans lost five seats in Tuesday's elections, the first time since 1934 that the party in power in the White House scored gains in mid-term elections.

It left, them with a 223-211 majority with one independent. The outcry was instantaneous. Gingrich came under fire from fellow Republicans. Some complained about a late-campaign series of television commercials, and some complained he gave away too much to President Clinton and the Democrats in year-end budget negotiations. In his conversation with the rank-and-file, Gingrich indicated he would also leave Congress before taking the oath for the term he won only 72 hours ago.

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in excess of $850,000," she said, noting a renewed fund drive will be announced early next year. Children's Discovery house is a recipient of funds shared by this community through the United Way of Rutherford County. "United Way does a lot of wonderful work and a lot of people are dependent upon them," Gardner said. "I encourage people to make a donation to them to help them reach their goal." Aaron said there were nine employees and three customers in the bank at the time of the shooting but none were. hurt.

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