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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1996
Page
2
A columnist reflects on motherhood's pace as her children grow from early years to high school and college. She recalls sage remarks from older women, but finds wisdom in aging, solitude, and anticipation of an empty nest, urging patience and listening. Deborah Mathis writes this Friday column for The Gazette.
Texarkana poised as unlikely center stage in Texas Attorney General Dan Morales versus major tobacco firms. The Texarkana courthouse straddles the state line, drawing lawyers from across the country while promising business for local hotels, restaurants, and services. The suit seeks about 4 billion dollars for public health costs.
AP reports a rising conflict between Florida’s growing population and its 1 million alligators. Incidents in Everglades and near Tampa reveal dangerous close encounters as urban development eats swamp habitat. State data show thousands of gators destroyed and calls for removal rising yearly.
The Gazette notes corrections to an outdated TV schedule and incorrect claims. Rosanne Freeburg did not run for Cedar Rapids school board, and a quote misattributed to David Silverman of The Simpsons was linked to an Iowa City visit. The paper will address accuracy complaints at phone 398-8313.
The Gazette highlights its use of soybean ink and recycled newsprint as part of a commitment to the future. Readers are urged to recycle newspapers at City Carton located at 4250 Sixth St SW or at the nearest recycling location.
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