Remembering Pearl Harbor and war's changing face
In a reflective column, Gus Schrader contrasts the 1941 attack with modern warfare lessons from the Gulf War. He relays Gen. Horner and Gen. Schwarzkopf insights on shooting dynamics and modern rocketry, while also honoring Cedar Rapids police officer John J. Kuba and sharing mushroom-hunting memories with a longtime friend.
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Franklin teams win top spots in mock trial district event
Franklin Middle School teams claimed first and third place at the Cedar Rapids Community School District Mock Trial Competition held at Linn County Courthouse. The Gazette corrected Sunday’s reference that McKinley Middle School swept two of the top awards and apologized for the error.
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Gazette Promotes Green Printing and Recycling Drive
The Gazette highlights sustainable practices by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to recycle newspapers at City Carton located at 4250 Sixth St SW or at nearby recycling drop-off points.
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Castro demands Elian return in 72 hours
Fidel Castro urged the United States to send 5 year old Elian Gonzalez back to his Cuban father within 72 hours. He warned of mass demonstrations as Cubans pressure the U.S. and accused Washington of kidnapping the boy found clinging to an inner tube off Florida.
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United States
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Elian Gonzalez
U.S
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Juan Miguel Gonzalez
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Missouri Klan joins Adopt a Highway program sparks state debate
Missouri's Adopt a Highway program faces a clash after a federal judge allows the Ku Klux Klan to participate. Gov. Carnahan calls it a sad day, while officials plan an appeal to drop the Klan if successful. The Knights are cleaning a one mile I-55 stretch near St Louis as a sign reappears in eight weeks.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
St. Louis
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