Saudi Explosion Stopped By Guards At Oil Facility
Islamic militants attacked the world’s largest oil processing plant blowing up two vehicles but were halted by guards. The assault killed the attackers and interrupted operations as authorities investigate the incident.
Tobacco costs drive higher premiums for smokers in workforce
Employers from private to public sectors raise health care costs by charging tobacco users more. The shift aims to curb smoking and trim expenses for companies and workers. Julia Mancuso shines as U S Alpine team stuns expectations with a giant slalom podium. Crossword answers available the day of publication via GazetteOnline.com Puzzle Answers.
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Correction on ARrelay Inc hiring plan misprint
A Thursday ARrelay Inc story omitted the first name and title of Bill McClelland who serves as partner and chief operations officer. The Gazette invites feedback on accuracy and completeness and will publish corrections or clarifications as needed.
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Gazette Communications public notices and contact details
The Gazette in Cedar Rapids provides daily news from 500 Third Avenue SE with subscription options including carrier and motor route rates and mail editions. Contact numbers are listed for subscription service and general inquiries.
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Gazette Online Contact and Directory Listing
Contact information for the Gazette served by area codes 319 with several phone numbers and a general tip line. Includes a note about a complete company directory and email addresses at the Gazette Online site.
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Gazette promotes recycling and soybean ink use
The Gazette highlights commitment to the future by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Ingleside Drive SW and at nearby recycling locations.
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Call to require presidential candidates to have military service
The author argues for a constitutional amendment demanding at least two years of full-time military service for presidential candidates. He reflects on the value of military bearing, recalls draft-era experiences, and contemplates how such a rule could make the Army more representative and reduce casual deployment to war.
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H5N1 Bird Flu Confirmed in French Turkeys
The EU reports its first commercial poultry outbreak of lethal H5N1 in France. Lab tests confirm infection in turkeys at a southeastern farm with over 11 000 birds, thousands dead, leading to culling and farm quarantine. Japan suspends French poultry imports as France enacts controls. No human cases reported in France or the EU.
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Sheryl Crow Surgery Forces Tour Postponement
Sheryl Crow underwent breast cancer surgery with an excellent prognosis, and her tour, including a March 27 Cedar Rapids stop at the U S Cellular Center, will be postponed while rescheduling details are prepared per her publicist.
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