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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 2001
Page
2
Describes a woman’s ritual of biting and ripping nails during personal and family turmoil. It follows a chain of life stresses from school calls to hospital fears, ending with a suggestion to let nails regrow while awaiting the next crisis. The tone mirrors a reflective Gazette mailbag piece by Jacquelyn Mitchard.
Congressman Floyd Spence of South Carolina who served 30 years in Congress died at age 73 after brain surgery in Jackson Mississippi. A longtime critic of big government he supported increased military spending and once chaired the House Armed Services Committee. He also made history as the first Democrat in the state General Assembly to switch to the Republican Party in 1962.
Northeastern Oregon faces blazes near Ukiah and Monument as 11 fires burn 270000 acres in the state. National Interagency Fire Center reports 21000 firefighters across 42 major fires with gusty winds and lightning threats. Some crews arrive via Boise base and from Alaska as military may be tapped for duty.
Chicago police search for several suspects after they entered a South Side home and beat Joshua Farrakhan, 42, son of Louis Farrakhan. He was shot in both legs and listed in fair condition at Advocate Christ Medical Center. A female friend accompanying him was beaten. her injuries are not yet known.
The Gazette corrects an earlier item noting Jeremy Lumbus is 20 years old. Readers may submit feedback on accuracy and completeness. corrections will be published in space. Please call (319) 398 8313 or 1 800 397 8212 for comments.
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