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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 2000
Page
2
Leonard Pitts reflects on revising a column about sexual harassment and power. He admits misjudgments about a high ranking woman, Claudia Kennedy, and discusses race, bias, and how good intentions may fail. He cites his Gazette column and contact details.
In Dearborn and Battle Creek, President Bush floated the idea of offering John McCain the vice presidency. McCain, who halted his campaign, has repeatedly said he is not interested. Bush plans a Pittsburgh meeting to discuss the possibility.
A tenant at a 14 story Lincoln Park senior housing high rise fired a rifle after a meeting about neighbors complaints. Two women died and a third was critically wounded before police captured the suspect. Marilyn Higgins, 64, a former city council member, was among the victims.
The FDA approves Zyvox as the first entirely new antibiotic in 35 years to treat resistant infections. It cures some infections impervious to other drugs and is available in oral and intravenous forms. Doctors urge reserve for severe cases to prevent resistance. It targets adult pneumonia and skin infections including MRSA.
The White House weighs boosting environmental considerations in approving public works along rivers and coastlines. A draft memo to officials from President Clinton, titled Enhanced Protection of Wetlands and Water Resources, pushes environmental impact ahead of economic benefits, signaling possible fewer approvals and reversing Reagan era policy.
The Gazette promotes sustainable practices by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Sixth St SW or at nearby recycling locations.
The Gazette published daily and Sunday at Cedar Rapids Iowa lists subscription rates by carrier including 4.40 per week and 4.75 for motor route. Mail pricing shows 19.00 for 4 weeks and 236.00 for 52 weeks with 293.80 for 52 weeks out of state. Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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