Final shift in stance on death penalty last meals
Mike Royko argues against cruel and unusual punishment in capital cases while criticizing the absence of alcohol in last meals. He cites varied executions in Illinois Texas and other states and urges allowing a final drink as a humane gesture before execution.
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Correction notice for Stormont tax rate error
The Friday Gazette corrects a misstatement that the tax rate of 16.10 per thousand increased by 1.00. The actual increase is 0.00348 per thousand. The newspaper will publish corrections or clarifications and invites feedback at phone 398-8313.
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Gazette Advocates Soybean Ink And Recycling Efforts
The Gazette highlights its use of soybean ink and recycled newsprint to support sustainable agriculture. It invites readers to recycle by dropping papers at City Carton on Sixth Street SW or delivery to nearby recycling locations.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette Publication and Subscription Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 publishes daily and Sunday editions. Subscription options include carrier weekly rates of 3.55 dollars, motor route 3.90 dollars, and mail plans with varying four week and annual prices. Address changes go to Cedar Rapids Gazette PO Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406.
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Loud women arrested at Good Friday services in Greensburg
Two women known for loud praying were arrested at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg as they defied a court order. Joan Sudnoy and Cynthia Balconi face criminal trespass charges with potential prison time, after entering the church and taking Communion despite bans. A contempt hearing is scheduled for next week.
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Cynthia Balconi
Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
Common Pleas
Bernard Scherer
Israel seals off West Bank and Gaza Strip
Israel imposes closure on the West Bank and Gaza, ordering Palestinians in the Hebron area to stay off streets and limits movements amid security actions. Authorities announce tightened controls across the territories as tensions rise.
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World tensions rise as Passover mobilizes troops
Across the globe authorities deploy thousands of extra soldiers at the weeklong Passover holiday. In Cape Verde the Fo go volcano erupts again, lava edging toward Portela near the wine cooperative. No deaths reported from the April 3 eruption after 44 years. In South Africa President Mandela dismisses his wife from her Cabinet post, generating political shock.
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Nelson Mandela
Police chief slams defense for Fung jokes in court
Los Angeles Police Chief Willie Williams condemned O J Simpson defense attorneys for joking about a Chinese surname and passing out fortune cookies in court during the Fung case. He called the conduct outrageous and hypocritical while Asian American groups protested. Fung is due back on Monday.
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Fung
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Dunne
Hang Fung
Johnnie Cochran Jr
Co ed carrier reaches Norfolk
USS Eisenhower returns to Norfolk after a six month Mediterranean cruise marked by fifteen pregnancies among its women crew. Navy officials note twelve pregnancies occurred before boarding. two during shore leave and one by an unmarried crew member. A videotaped sexual encounter led to disciplinary action for a sailor and two others.
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