Sunny Drakos obituary and memories from a Soviet tour
The Gazette obituary reflects Miriam Sunny Drakos and memories of a 1989 15 day Soviet Union tour with her husband Ozzie. The piece recalls Sunny's wartime service with Dwight D. Eisenhower, her Coca Cola ads, and a tribute to Ken Sullivan as he retires from The Gazette. It also includes readers letters and updates from Gus Schrader's column.
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Bush apologizes for anti Catholic Rick Jones visit flap
Gov George W Bush writes Cardinal John O'Connor that his South Carolina trip to Bob Jones University caused offense and that he should have disassociated himself from anti Catholic sentiments and racial prejudice. He reverses previous stance and says he deeply regrets the misimpression.
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Bradley Drives Washington State Push In Underdog Run
In Seattle Bradley rallies in Washington ahead of Tuesday’s caucuses with a behind the scenes win at a youth center pickup game. Gore campaigns at Franklin High School urging patient rights as Aetna faces cutbacks for a sick infant amid health care debate.
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Bush wins Puerto Rico Republican primary with 14 delegates
Puerto Rico voters, without presidential voting or congressional representation, backed George W. Bush in the GOP primary. With 89 percent counted, Bush held 93 percent to John McCain’s 6 percent, and Steve Forbes earned 0.6 percent. Bush said he could win without visiting Puerto Rico.
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Gazette Established 1883 Cedar Rapids Edition
The Gazette publishes from Cedar Rapids area with periodicals postage details and subscription rates. The notice lists mailing address Cedar High cedar Spor street pass and post master contact numbers for address changes.
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Deadline reminders for notices and milestone items
The notice outlines writing submissions with daytime contact numbers. Real estate and Life and Leisure items must arrive by noon Wednesday before Sunday publication, using 398-8386. Milestones including weddings engagements anniversaries births require Monday submission, with 368-8573.
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