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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 2001
Page
2
Leonard Pitts argues that gangsta chic signals danger and shapes how others treat dressers. He recalls subway encounters with wary youths, notes implications for young African American men and the pressure on adults to explain clothing choices. Pitts cites media figures and street culture, urging responsibility over stereotypes.
In Washington Republicans push to end the blue slip veto that lets a single senator block a federal judgeship in their state. Democrats fear partisan bias if rules flip. Hatch cautions no formal change yet as Bush moves to fill about 100 lower court vacancies.
Nairobi police freed three American businessmen held for weeks in a residential house after a ransom plot by three Nigerians. One suspect was captured. two escaped. Embassy said one victim had been seized in January and the others since mid April. all were reported in good health.
The Gazette promotes agriculture by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle by dropping newspapers at City Carton on Sixth St SW or at nearby recycling locations.
Millions of jars of EBS Facial Cream, created by Pharmacist Robert Heldfond, are sold with claims of reducing wrinkles crow's feet crepey neck and uneven blotches. The product combines five creams in one and is sold at JCPenney with a satisfaction guarantee. A separate EBS Men’s Facial Formula targets aging skin with a multi-purpose balm.
A small propeller plane landed at Amundsen Scott South Pole station after a ten hour flight from Rothery base. Eight-seat Twin Otter will rest and refuel for a return flight to evacuate Dr Ronald Shemenski, the 59 year old physician diagnosed with pancreatitis. A New Zealand air force plane evacuated 11 American staff earlier the same day as other polar flights resume during the winter darkness.
Two rescue efforts underway in Antarctica. One team departed Rothera on Tuesday to evacuate Dr Ronald Shemenski of Amundsen Scott South Pole station with pancreatitis. A second operation by the New Zealand air force airlifted 11 Americans from McMurdo station.
The Rev Matthew Noffke comment about ringing phones referred to his prior church not First Congregational United Church of Christ Cedar Rapids. Dick Stoolman serves as fire chief West Branch not police chief as caption indicated. The Gazette will publish corrections for errors fairness and completeness. contact phone number 398-8313.
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