Marshals Guard Abortion Clinic Sites Nationwide
Deputy U S marshals were dispatched to protect more than a dozen abortion clinics including Des Moines after the Pensacola killings of Dr John Britton and escort James Barrett. Attorney General Reno called it prudent amid fears of copycat violence and a broader plot. A federal task force will probe links and possible federal law violations, with clinics in Des Moines Jackson Mississippi Gulfport Melbourne Fort Wayne Milwaukee Wichita Falls Church and other cities named.
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Wadena Rock Festival Anniversary Prompts Nearby Interest
Gazette notes the 25th anniversary of the Wadena rock festival seen as Iowa’s Woodstock answer and mentions Cedar Rapids visitors from Northern Ireland. Also reports IRS cash reporting noncompliance by 15 Iowa firms and local updates on McLeod Academy funding, a bicycle frame project, and Jefferson softball progress with Des Moines East in semifinals.
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Cedar Rapids Jefferson
Des Moines
North Scott
Citadel may shave Shannon Faulkner head in groundbreaking admission
U S District Judge Houck ruled the Citadel may shave Faulkner’s head when she becomes the first woman in the corps. He ordered her admitted this fall, with housing in infirmary for security, and rejected a separate harassment monitor. Faulkner’s lawyers argued against public humiliation and a head shave.
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Houck
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Val Vojdik
Vojdik
Dawes Cooke
Candlelight vigils mark one year since Jessica transfer
Nationwide vigils mark the one year anniversary of Jessica Schmidt DeBoer now Anna Jacqueline Schmidt. Cedar Rapids hosts no event out of respect for the Schmidt family as Holly Ralston and the DeBoer Committee plan a private observance. The long legal saga over Jessica’s custody and name highlighted disputes over birth parents adoptive rights and the child’s best interests.
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Baby Jessica
Cedar Rapids
Holly Ralston
Justice For Jessica
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Schmidt
Michigan
Dan
Cara Schmidt
Blairstown
Jessica
Jan
Roberta DeBoer
Ann Arbor
Iowa
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DeBoers
U.S. Supreme Court
Cara Clausen
Clinton to appeal for invasion of Haiti to oust dictators
President Clinton, backed by the United Nations, plans a prime time address to explain why an American led invasion may be needed to restore ousted President Aristide. Panetta said the regime’s siege and refugee impact justify national intervention.
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Haiti
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U.N
Jean-Bertrand Aristide
Gazette celebrates Lincolnway Village with five hour event
The Gazette marks its In The Neighborhood project with a five hour celebration at Lincolnway Park on Cedar Rapids southwest side starting at 3 p.m. The event invites community ideas for stories and photos while the League of Women Voters assists voter registration. Staffers Dan Bundon Marlene Florang George Ford Dan Geiser and Mike lead coverage.
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Neighborhood schedule highlights city celebration
Today's events include reading activities with Oline Stigers and Eileen Woods from The Gazette's Newspaper in Education program, a reading workshop, and a visit by Kurt Rogahn. Fran Elsen will distribute voter information, and the Grant Wood All-City Drum Corps performs. City officials will answer questions during the neighborhood gathering.
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