Names Can Hurt When Hate Hides Behind Free Speech
Ellen Goodman argues that hateful words injure privately as well as publicly and that free speech should not shield bigotry. She cites Rooney Richards Silber cases to illustrate how public accusations clash with First Amendment rights and urges courage to confront prejudice in private.
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Oston
Andy Rooney
CBS
Ann Richards
Texas
Richards
Massachusetts
Boston University
John Silber
Rainbow Coalition
Rooney
Silber
Europe
Gazette promotes agriculture with soybean ink and recycling drive
The Gazette highlights use of soybean ink to support farming and urges readers to recycle newspapers. Readers can drop off papers in City Carton boxes at 4250 Sixth St SW and at the former fire station at 42nd and Council NE.
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the Gazette
The
Gazette
City Carton
Sixth St
42Nd
Council Streets
Cedar Rapids Gazette subscription and postage notice
The Cedar Rapids Gazette announces subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery including weekly and annual prices for Morning Editions and Sunday editions. It lists postage details and states the Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news.
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Cedar Rapids
Adel
Ted Coke
Praik
Associated Press
AP News
P.O
Richard Marx Tour Set for Five Seasons Center Date
Tickets go on sale for Richard Marx with an AT&T tour stop at the Five Seasons Center on March 30 at 8 p.m. Reserved seating is $17.50. Tickets via Ticketmaster and box office. Clapton’s Ames show at Hilton Coliseum on April 20 is 8 p.m. with $19.75 tickets. sold over 11,000 in two days.
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Richard Marx
At&t
Angelia
Farmstead declares it is not for sale despite losses
Les DeNamur, executive VP of Farmstead Foods, says a sale is not an option and the company plans changes to the union contract to stay viable. The firm seeks pension changes and higher health care costs, with about 2,800 workers split between Cedar Rapids and Albert Lea, including roughly 400 laid off in Cedar Rapids.
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Les DeNamur
the Gazette
Mike Gardner
P-3
United Food and Commercial Workers Union
DeNamur
Cedar Rapids
Albert Lea Area
Donald A. Kahl
U.S
Wisconsin winner claims 7.3 million Lotto America prize
Dorothy Fischer, 27, of Avalon and her husband William, 41, claimed a 7.3 million Lotto America jackpot at a Janesville store. She will receive 365000 a year for 20 years. He had sold a 500 to 600 acre farm due to mounting debts and aims to fund college for their three children and buy a home.
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Janesville
Wis
Dorothy Fischer
Fischer
Avalon
William
William Fischer
Bradford Township
Airport bans smoking in most areas of Cedar Rapids terminal
The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission voted to ban smoking in most terminal areas with exceptions for leased spaces such as the restaurant and bar. Training for security staff and a possible smoking lounge were also discussed as signs go up within about 30 days. Parking and drink price increases were approved alongside a plan to shorten commissioner terms from six to three years.
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Gazette City Hall
Cedar Rapids
Larry Mullendore
Lishing
Commission
Frank Magid
Concession Air Corp
Walt Pechulis
Manhattan
Magid
Coe College completes largest fund drive in history
Coe College announced a historic fundraising campaign raising 36.5 million dollars in gifts and pledges since 1985. Cedar Rapids donors contributed 17.2 million while national and international gifts surpassed 19 million. About 6,700 alumni, or 56 percent contacted, backed the drive, aiding library expansion, art galleries, and facilities including Clark Racquet Center and athletic fields.
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Coe College
Coe
John Brown
Cedar Rapids
Brown
William Shuttleworth
Jack Evans
Donald Ebinger
Robert Gunn
Hall Foundation
David Ostrander
Clark
Gazette Market Summary Signals Mixed Investor Mood
The Gazette reports a cautious session with mixed results across major indices. Trading shows modest gains for technology shares while energy and financials drift, as investors weigh inflation data and corporate earnings ahead of next week’s results.
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Marx
Ticketmaster
Five Seasons Center
Cedar Rapids Lindale Mall
OWA
OF Feat Rapids
Ist Ave
By Dale Kueter
Road Ranger
Heather Sloman Wood
APCOA
Las Vegas
the Flamingo
Lisa
Clay Hall
Charlestown
Indiana
Dr. Kahl
Cedar Rapids Holiday Inn
Williams Blvd
American Medical Association
Visa
Mastercard
Dr. Kahl & Associates Inc
Otisco
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