Surviving the 4 a.m Gazette Route with New Heroes
The author recalls returning to delivering papers during a sister’s vacation, detailing early morning dangers and humorous mishaps. He describes substitute carriers, the loneliness of 4 a.m. streets in Cedar Rapids, and imagines a reality TV twist called Newspaper Survivor set on a perilous courier route.
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Bush Promotes 1.6 Trillion Tax Cut to Jumpstart Economy
President Bush urged a 1.6 trillion dollar tax cut to revive a slowing economy. He argued government should not take more from taxpayers and said Democrats are weighing a major tax cut this year while emphasizing relief for working families first.
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Real hero principal wounded by machete attacker at Felton school
Norma Bentzel, principal at a rural Pennsylvania elementary, was severely cut while subduing a machete assault by William Stankewicz. Surgeons at Curtis National Hand Center repaired tendons and nerves, with some fingers reattached and metal screws placed. one of three injured teachers remains hospitalized and six students were lightly hurt. Stankewicz, 55, was arrested on attempted homicide and weapons charges and held on 2 million bail.
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The Gazette Promotes Agricul ture Through Soybean Ink
The Gazette explains its commitment to future farming by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It invites readers to recycle papers at City Carton or nearest recycling location, listing Cedar Rapids Iowa addresses and subscription details.
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McAuliffe elected Democratic National Committee chair
Terry McAuliffe won election as DNC chair after rival Maynard Jackson withdrew. The fund-raiser pledged a more aggressive party and immediate wins in local elections, aiming to craft the best run and funded party in America. Jackson supporters conceded McAuliffe had the votes.
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