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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1995
Page
2
Mike Royko recalls a public radio discussion on whether the A bomb was necessary. The column reflects veterans views, debates over invasion casualties, and the moral stakes of ending World War II with nuclear force. Royko notes veterans would not relish nuking Japan and stresses lived experience over academic estimates.
The Gazette outlines its commitment to the future by printing with soybean ink on recycled news print. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton 4250 Sixth St SW or through the nearest recycling location.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists its post address at Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 and provides subscription and general contact numbers for readers. The note references AP news dispatches and a U S I established in 1883 with daily publication from 500 Avenue SE Rapids Iowa 52401.
General Charles Krulak, new Marine Corps commandant, says women are crucial to the force but cannot serve in ground combat citing physical demands. He notes women comprise 4.7 percent of the Marines and supports keeping the infantry and armored battalions closed to females while permitting combat support roles such as engineers.
President Clinton used his second veto to reject legislation ending the arms embargo on Bosnia arguing it would worsen the war and noting ongoing American efforts to broker peace. The veto came as the Senate recess began with no override vote expected until after Labor Day.
Inmate Robert Brecheen, awaiting death by injection, was revived from an overdose in his cell and later strapped to a gurney for execution at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester. Officials cited legal requirements and the late timing as contributing factors to the two hour delay.
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