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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 2000
Page
2
Iowa’s two day sales tax amnesty on clothing and shoes under 100 dollars may cut state revenue about 3 million. The plan aims to aid families preparing for school while prompting debate on year round exemptions and policy changes.
Former President Gerald Ford suffered one and possibly two small brain stem strokes mistaken for a sinus infection. He was hospitalized in Philadelphia with slurred speech and balance problems but walked in under his own power. Doctors expect a five day stay. Ford shows improvement and remains treated with anti clotting medication. Betty Ford stood by him as tributes from Clinton and Bush poured in.
Small protest groups demonstrated at several sites in Philadelphia to greet George W. Bush as he arrived to accept the Republican nomination. About 40 demonstrators chanted against the death penalty near a downtown arena entrance while about 50 officers monitored Bush’s noon fundraiser entry.
The Gazette highlights sustainable farming by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle by dropping papers at City Carton on Sixth Street SW or at the nearest recycling location.
The Gazette and Iowa City Gazette editions of Gazette Communications Inc publish daily and Sunday in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscriptions range from $4.40 per week by carrier to $4.75 for motor route with options for 7 issues or 4 and 52 week terms. Postal and contact details included.
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