War toy hat honors Civil War units and brave sacrifice
A Milwaukee toymaker creates a Civil War hat replica from the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, part of a CAPtive Readers line. The 18.95 dress up cap links history and reading, includes a bookmark with Lincoln era facts, and won a Parents' Choice award for 1998.
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Convicted killer dropped as ASU criminal justice instructor
James Hamm, who killed someone as a teen, will not teach at Arizona State University this spring after complaints from legal professionals and university officials. Provost Milton Glick said the hiring disrupted the educational environment and prompted the reversal. Hamm expressed disappointment but noted the decision was not entirely surprising.
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Extra nursing cuts raise risk of complications after surgery
A government study finds that adding one extra nursing hour per surgical patient daily reduces urinary tract infections by about 10 percent and pneumonia by about 8 percent. The research uses 1993 data from 506 hospitals in 10 states and highlights the link between nurse staffing and postoperative complications.
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IRS aims 80 percent of tax returns filed electronically by 2007
The IRS unveiled an 80 percent electronic filing goal by 2007 with phased steps starting in 1999. Plans include credit card payments and PIN-based signatures to expand e filing, reduce errors and speed refunds. About 24.6 million taxpayers filed electronically this year, a 28.4 percent rise, though further progress requires broader tools and participation.
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The Gazette Promotes Recycling and Soybean Ink Use
The Gazette highlights agriculture focus by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to recycle papers at City Carton in Cedar Rapids or nearby locations. The notice lists mailing and service details for the Cedar Gazette issued from 500 Third Avenue SE.
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Correction on Linn County Health Department supervisor
Vickie Smith is listed as nursing supervisor with the Linn County Health Department. Her employer was misidentified in a Thursday story. The Gazette will respond to complaints about accuracy and fairness in reports and headlines. Public phone line 398 8313.
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Linn County Health Department
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