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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1995
Page
2
A veteran recalls the end of World War II describing the Hiroshima bomb and VJ Day on August 14. He notes the mixed debate over atomic use, shares his spaceship to civilian life, and plans to observe VJ Day while questioning celebrations for Hiroshima.
Bruce Alger, longtime Golden Gloves fighter from Lisbon, celebrated his 60th birthday. Born in Webb and a Navy veteran, he won Minnesota titles, earned multiple awards, and stayed active locally with family near Lisbon. He briefly declined a pro offer from Pinky George after his Golden Gloves era.
The Gazette promotes sustainable printing using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to drop off old newspapers at City Carton 4250 Sixth St SW or use the nearest recycling location.
Police seized two suitcases of documents as Miguel Rodriguez Orejuela and companions were arrested in a Cali cartel operation. He denied trafficking ties to President Samper's 1994 campaign, while U.S. officials called the capture a blow to the cartel that controls a large share of cocaine and heroin. The arrest followed a broader corruption probe surrounding the campaign.
Thousands of mourners set glowing lanterns afloat in Hiroshima on the anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombing. A ceremony at Peace Memorial Park urged abolition of nuclear weapons as Prime Minister Murayama renewed Japan's stance against testing. Global protests attended by Greenpeace in Moscow and anti nuclear walks in Kuala Lumpur highlighted calls for disarmament.
The World Bank says $600 billion will be spent over the next decade to expand water reserves as urbanization and agriculture outpace supply. Ismail Serageldin warns urgent reversal of trends to prevent worsening shortages affecting 80 countries and key regions, with pollution diminishing clean water availability.
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