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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 2008
Page
2
A gun exchange program offering groceries in return for weapons drew a record number of firearms as economy strained residents trade items for groceries. The item list and exact figures are not provided in the readable text.
Five Blackwater Worldwide guards indicted in Washington for the 2007 shooting of Iraqi civilians plan to surrender to federal authorities today in Utah. The move sets up a court fight over where the trial will be held. At least 4,209 U.S. military deaths in Iraq since March 2003. Winter storm could bring up to 6 inches of snow to Cedar Rapids with possible freezing rain. Iowa Hawkeyes accept Outback Bowl bid to face South Carolina on New Year’s Day. Iowa women beat Iowa State 66 46 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Gazette lists top online stories and urges reader feedback.
Sunday drawings for Iowa Illinois Pick 3 5 2 5 and Pick 4 6 0 5 8. Powerball 9 35 39 43 53 with Powerball 10 and jackpot 30 million with 5x play. No winner. Wednesday jackpot 35 million. Illinois Little Lotto 1 10 25 30 39. Hot Lotto 1 14 20 34 37 with hotball 7.
The Gazette based in Cedar Rapids Iowa provides daily publication at 500 Third Avenue SE with periodical postage paid status. Subscription options include carrier weekly rates of 4.90 and motor route 5.25, and mail plans for Morning Editions and Sunday seven issues at 20.97 every four weeks 256.95 yearly with international rates 327.60 yearly.
Cedar Rapids contact numbers list general news lines and circulation contacts. Includes city offices for lowa City and Cedar Rapids along with tip line and online directory reference at GazetteOnline com.
The Gazette highlights its commitment to the future by promoting agriculture and environmental responsibility. It prints with soybean ink and recycled newsprint and urges readers to recycle by dropping newspapers at City Carton on Ingleside Drive or at nearby recycling locations.
President-elect Barack Obama warned the U S economy would deteriorate further amid a fragile financial system. He declined to outline the cost of his recovery plan or immediate tax actions and said advisers are crunching numbers for a post inauguration package including a broad public works program.
Chicago AP report notes Sen. Chris Dodd urges GM CEO Rick Wagoner to resign as part of a government led restructuring tied to a multibillion dollar bailout for Detroit automakers. President-elect Obama criticizes car industry leaders for a head in the sand stance while aides draft rapid aid with conditions and oversight.
AP figures show a 6.5 percent rise in rider trips on subways buses rail and light rail from July to September, while highway driving falls 4.6 percent. American Public Transportation Association president William Millar cites a turning point in attitudes toward transit as 2.85 billion trips were recorded in the quarter. Gas prices peaked above 4 a gallon in July before easing.
Washington dispatch notes unemployment rising and stock markets sinking as Barack Obama prepares for his inauguration. Officials stress a balance between mass hardship and celebratory tone, arguing the event should display unity and shared goals while remaining mindful of costs.
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