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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 2004
Page
2
Front page overview: Charley’s brutal strike on Florida dominates the day with mass spectacle, while governors face resignations and accusations. The issue also notes Avastin warnings for heart risks, political fallout in New Jersey, Julia Child’s death, Najaf clashes easing, U.S. military deaths in Iraq, and local Iowa/Nebraska updates.
Several editions of Friday's Community incorrectly stated that sections contained photo essays on Miracles in Motion or Atkins Watermelon Days. The photos will be published Monday. The Gazette invites reader comments on accuracy and headlines, with clarification to be published. Call numbers provided for correspondence.
The Gazette announces subscription rates and delivery options for Cedar Rapids readers. It lists Morning Editions and Sunday packages, motor route and mail prices, and 52 week costs for in state and out of state. It provides contact numbers for subscription service and general inquiries.
Local contact numbers list several lines including Cedar Rapids area codes 398 and 339. Touchpoint numbers appear for tip line and general inquiries with mixed digits and fragments across the page. The readability is limited but provides public contact details for community reporting channels.
In a column reflecting on Dennis Kucinich’s HR 2459, the idea of a Department of Peace is examined as a counterpoint to military power. The proposed cabinet post would advise on national security, promote human rights, train personnel in post conflict reconstruction, and push peaceful conflict resolution domestically and internationally. The piece notes the proposal’s current lack of broad support, yet argues it could complement defense aims without weakening security. Walter Cronkite signs off inviting reader engagement.
In Oregon Bush and Kerry traded lines on the economy as they campaign across the state with ads totaling 5.5 million dollars. Bush touted progress while Kerry called tax cuts insensitive to the middle class. Both appeared within miles of each other as networks carried split screen coverage. Bush announced support for dredging the Columbia River shipping channel as part of his push to show results.
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