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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 2003
Page
11
U S officials warned that Wi possesses 100 to 500 tons of chemical weapon agents enough to fill about 16 000 battlefield rockets The state has not accounted for biological and chemical weapons held in 1995 Officials say the regime has the wherewithal to make smallpox virus weapons Military officers allegedly discussed hiding profited vehicles from inspectors and removing mentions of chemical nerve agents from transmissions
Discussion recounts prior efforts on city reforms with mixed outcomes. Aller and Skogman recall gains and losses, urging a fresh review only if all department heads agree to participate in trimming the budget. Hanson notes other agendas and a past push to replace full time roles with a part time council amid calls for efficiency.
Hanson reviewed about 60 recommendations from the 1994 Efficiency and Reform Committee report. City implemented 34, partially implemented 11, did not adopt 13, with a few pending questions. Noted actions included combining some departments, moving aviation into the Police Department, and cutting helicopter numbers, while ideas like consolidating departments or privatizing golf course management were not adopted.
Iraqi official criticizes Bush while Iraq signals limited cooperation with UN inspectors. Powell’s UN submissions trigger retaliation claims and calls for more proof. Chirac and Blair warn against inevitability of war. Britain hints at potential participation if UN backing is not secured.
A Bever Park monkey house closure spurs concerns over aging primates and humane rehoming. Residents condemn euthanasia, urging monitored adoptions as Public Safety Commissioner Zahn cites robust adoption programs. Wagner pledges ongoing tracking while Kahn's plan aims for safe new homes for 38 year old Baza and other primates.
On page 1A Claude, a Oklahoma youth heading to Army induction in New York, meets hippies who open his eyes to the peace movement through songs like Age of Aquarius and Let the Sun Shine In. The play director Scott Olinger notes the sobering backdrop of possible war echoes current fears as rehearsals proceed. Joe Baker, a 19 year old sophomore from Walworth Wisconsin, portrays Claude and reflects on the era through the stage production.
Cornell College presents Hair at Kimmel Theatre Mount Vernon with performances at 2pm on Friday and Saturday and 3pm Sunday Tickets cost 8 for adults 5 for students and seniors Cast members connect with military families and reflect on the era while director Olinger notes the play as a research project Students discuss lasting lessons about war drugs and public protest as they portray 1960s era outcasts and activists
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