Phyllis Nelson Gets Indeterminate Sentence in Fatal Stabbing
Phyllis Nelson was given an indeterminate prison term of up to 10 years for voluntary manslaughter in the death of her husband Dr. Richard Nelson, executive dean at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. If eligible for time off for good behavior, she could serve under two years. Nelson thanked the judge and mourned Richard Nelson's absence from their children and grandchildren. Richard Nelson's lover read a statement praising him as kind and respected.
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Drunken driving arrests drop after breathalyzer ban in Iowa City
Since March 28 a Johnson County District judge barred the breath testing device, police in Iowa City have relied on urine tests to prove intoxication, and arrests for drunken driving have fallen by more than half.
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Iowa City
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Closing of Futura Dairy Blamed on Price Slump
The Futura Dairy near Waubeek has closed after milk price slumps. The 400 to 500 cow operation, allowed up to 1,000 cows, was in business about three years. Investors sold the dairy stock about two weeks earlier, with opening costs estimated at 2 to 3 million dollars.
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Belle Plaine Removes Animal Swings From Parks
Belle Plaine begins removing animal swings and other old dangerous playground equipment from Franklin and Williams parks to create a safer play area for children. The removals align with the kickoff of National Playground Safety Week led by the parks and recreation director.
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Belle Plaine
Franklin and Williams
Parks and Recreation
Postwar administrator arrives in Baghdad as regime figures captured
A retired U.S. general named as Iraq's postwar administrator landed in Baghdad on Monday. Reports say Saddam Hussein's son in law and another top regime figure were captured. The New York Times cited a scientist claiming Iraq destroyed chemical and biological weapons equipment days before the war began March 20.
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The Gazette City Address and Contact Lines
The Gazette printed at Cedar Rapids Iowa provides mail and motor route delivery options with weekly and yearly rates. It lists subscription prices for Morning Editions and Sunday issues and notes AP news use and post office changes.
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Tom Davis to be introduced as Drake basketball coach today
Tom Davis, who coached the US men's team from 1986 to 1999, will be introduced as the new Drake coach today. Robert Cheruiyot won Boston Marathon with Kenya taking four of the next spots. Svetlana Zakharova won the women's race in the 107th edition.
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SARS toll climbs as Hong Kong reports new deaths
Hong Kong leaders say progress is made against the deadly virus sweeping Asia though deaths rise. Monday reports show 13 new SARS deaths in mainland China and six in Hong Kong, with fewer new cases than WHO figures recent days. A separate study finds tea boosts immune defenses and may inspire antiviral drugs.
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Iowa corn planting lag slows as spring advances
Iowa farmers had planted 3 percent of intended corn acres by Sunday, behind 10 percent a year ago and 4 percent on average. The Conference Board's Leading Economic Index fell 0.2 percent to 110.6, while Iraq's conflict winds down offering cautious optimism for late year. Racing fans await opening of area speedways with updates at Gazette online.
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Gazette seeks reader tips and contact lines
The page lists area code 319 Cedar Rapids contact numbers for tips and service lines, including an internal directory and a link to GazetteOnline.com for complete company listings and emails.
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Gazette urges recycling and soybean ink use
The Gazette promotes sustainable practices by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It asks readers to drop newspapers at City Carton on Ingleside Drive SW or at their nearest recycling location to support agriculture and environmental stewardship.
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Robbins and Sarandon Blast Chill Wind on Free Speech
Kathleen Parker notes Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon criticize media and political backlash over antiwar stance. Robbins warns of a “chill wind” as voices opposed to the administration face repercussions from White House allies and talk radio. Parker cites cancellations and public disappointments as signs of a market driven response to viewpoints.
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Supreme Court to revisit Miranda rights and evidence rule
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case from Colorado on whether physical evidence obtained after Miranda warnings were not given can be used at trial. The court will test how far Miranda protections may be limited while preserving core rights and how this affects fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine.
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Plumsted tests eye recognition security system in three schools
Plumsted school district in New Jersey pilots iris scanning to identify employees and authorized pickup people for 1,800 students. Anyone else must show ID. students will not be screened.
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