Dole on Race and GOP Outreach Sparks Debate
Leonard Pitts argues the Republican Party has historically shown indifference to African American concerns and must offer tangible proof of commitment beyond rhetoric. He cites Bush at Bob Jones University and the need for real change to win black voters, urging action over apologies.
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Mysterious monolith appears in Magnuson Park
In Seattle a 9 foot tall unmarked steel monolith appeared in Magnuson Park on New Year’s Eve. Onlookers like Denny Sargent touched it and compared it to the 2001 Space Odyssey motif. No sculptor is identified and sod was tamped around the pedestal.
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Denny Sargent
Magnuson Park
The Gazette Promotes Soybean Ink and Recycling Effort
The Gazette highlights its use of soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It invites readers to recycle by dropping newspapers at City Carton on Sixth Street SW or at nearby recycling locations.
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City Carton
Sixth St
Correction on Residence of Rep Dick Myers Mentioned
The Gazette corrects the residence of Rep. Dick Myers Iowa City as the correct town for the Democratic minority leader in the Iowa House. The paper will respond to complaints about accuracy and publish corrections when reports are wrong.
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Dick Myers
Iowa House of Representatives
Iowa City
Grassley Sees Dems Delaying His Senate Finance Chair
Sen. Chuck Grassley predicts a possible delay in taking the Finance Committee chair as Democrats control a 50 50 Senate. He notes a parliamentary fight may push the gavels arrival to Jan 20 when Gore leaves office. Grassley seeks a 17 day agreement with Sen. Max Baucus to avoid protracted delay.
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Celebrity drug pitches raise concerns over news coverage
News outlets report pharmaceutical campaigns paying celebrities to discuss illnesses and treatments. Bart Conner described arthritis on ABC without disclosure, highlighting paid promotions styled as human interest pieces. ABC said the arrangement slipped through, stressing the need for disclosure.
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Nancy Chockley
National Institute For Health Care Management
Washington
Conner
Pfizer
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ABC
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Loves Wrinkle Cream Hates Age Spots
Dear Patty readers praise the pharmacist’s EBS Facial Dream claiming it smooths wrinkles and age spots. The letter from Madison, Wisconsin notes youthfulness improves with the cream’s all in one formula and urges friends to try it.
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Robert Heldfond
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Heldfond
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