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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 2009
Page
1
Edward M. Kennedy died at his Hyannis Port home after a 15 month brain cancer fight. He was praised as a compassionate champion of social causes and a shrewd politician who campaigned in Iowa and across the nation. His death marks the end of an era in American politics.
Morris Chafetz, famed psychiatrist and founder of NIAA, says raising the drinking age to 21 has not worked and calls for lowering it to 18. He argues 18 should include rights like voting, signing contracts, serving in the military, and jury duty. Leah Cohen, bar owner in Iowa City, reacts to his stance.
Linn County learns it will receive 3.7 million for a Juvenile Law Center while an 8.8 million request to rebuild the flooded Administrative Office Building remains unfunded. Supervisors will study site options at Westdale Mall and push for public input before NJCBS reconsideration. Cedar Rapids projects gain initial I-JOBS approval including 15 million for U S Cellular Center upgrades and 5 million for the public library.
The Cedar Rapids City Council unanimously passed an ordinance banning panhandling on city right of way and near ATMs, with bans on aggressive solicitation. Police say the rule aims to boost road safety and curb intimidation, while supporters note some beg due to dire need. Mary Tyler urged allowances for those with no choice, citing her brother missing a leg who panhandles on Blairs Ferry Road.
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