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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 2003
Page
2
The University of Michigan unveiled a new undergraduate admissions policy that drops the point system banned by the Supreme Court. Race can be identified by applicants and will be considered holistically with other materials, Provost Paul Courant said.
Analysis links sprawling counties to about six pound higher average body weight. Pedestrian and cyclist fatalities rise in sprawled areas compared to compact cities in Europe where activity is encouraged and residents are leaner and longer lived. Details, 3A.
Money idle for months gives way to stronger growth in the second quarter as consumer and business spending rise and the federal government increases military outlays for the Iraq conflict.
Lockheed Martin awarded Vision Systems International eighty four point six five million dollars to create helmet mounted display system for the F 35 program. Vision Systems International is a San Jose joint venture of Elbit Systems EFW Inc. and Rockwell Collins.
The Sunday Celldweller and Autumn's Descent concert at Gabe's in Iowa City now lists a 6 p.m. start and all ages admission. An earlier Thursday Weekend calendar had 8 p.m. and 19 plus. The Gazette invites reader feedback on accuracy and will publish corrections as needed.
The Gazette, a daily Cedar Rapids paper since 1883, lists editions and mailing options with rates for carrier, motor route, and mail subscriptions. It notes AP’s exclusive republication rights for local news and provides contact and post office information.
Contact details for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City offices. General news numbers, tips line, circulation contacts, and a directory reference including a link to Gazette Online.
The Gazette highlights its use of soybean ink and recycled newsprint to support agriculture. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton on 901 Ingleside Drive SW or at nearby recycling locations.
Jacquelyn Mitchard argues for Title IX's impact on women in sports, highlighting a female wrestler at a high school meet and defending parity rules. She cites athletes like Venus and Serena Williams, Donna de Varona, Mia Hamm, Summer Sanders, and Kerri Strug, and references federal oversight and funding constraints.
Prime Minister Tony Blair testified at a inquiry into the death of David Kelly denying the government sexed up the Iraq weapons dossier. He said he would have resigned if the charge were true and defended the integrity of his government and intelligence services.
Lt Gen Ricardo Sanchez disclosed a U.S. military investigation found the helicopter crew intentionally knocked down a Shiite banner from a tower in Sadr City two weeks earlier. The incident spurred protests during which a Iraqi boy was killed. Punishments await, with results expected next week. He urged better intelligence and Iraqi civil defense training for security, and welcomed multinational force help under U.N. leadership.
The Gazette offers a Vacation Pack and temporary subscription pause during the Labor Day weekend. Readers may donate their newspapers through the Newspaper in Education program benefiting classrooms across 16 counties. For details call 398-8333 or 1 800 397 8333. The Aug 13 flag incident in Sadr City drew religious leaders’ anger. The U S military says gusts from a low flying helicopter caused the flag to fall, apologizes, and will reduce its presence. Sanchez later stated an investigation found some soldiers exercised poor judgment.
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