Reversals and Riffs on Everyday Truths in a Gazette Column
In a personal column Gus Schrader reflects on shifting expert opinions from food to autos and health aids. He pokes fun at evolving scientific verdicts on butter eggs air bags non skid brakes and nasal strips while sharing memories of family names Schrader Schroeder and a Lab named Skipper the Dripper. He credits Dave Rasdal of Eastern Iowa for local pieces and notes his column runs Mondays in The Gazette.
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Protests Split Milosevic Party Ahead of Serbia Vote
In Belgrade protests highlight a power struggle within Slobodan Milosevic's Socialist party. Liberals gain ground as opponents push for socialists to cede control of Belgrade and 13 other cities won by the opposition in Nov elections. Milosevic faces a choice between conciliation and party integrity ahead of parliamentary and presidential elections.
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Citadel Cadets Two Women Say They Won't Return
Two female Citadel cadets announce they will not return to the military college after alleging freshman hazing including clothes being set on fire. They cited safety and welcome concerns though a federal judge sought steps for protection. FBI and state police review possible arson and harassment, with death threats investigated. Two other female cadets who enrolled last summer returned to campus.
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Oakland Ebonics policy revised to reflect language origins
Oakland schools task force dropped the claim that black English is genetically based and rewrote the policy to state Ebonics derives from African languages brought by slaves. The board trimmed references to Ebonics as students primary language, while preserving the mission to teach standard English. A final vote on the revised wording is due Wednesday.
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City recycling push urges readers to drop newspapers
The notice promotes recycling newspapers at City Carton located at 4250 Sixth St SW or at the nearest recycling site to readers, emphasizing a future‑oriented commitment.
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Subscription rates and delivery terms listed for Cedar Rapids area
The notice outlines newspaper subscription options including prices for daily morning editions and weekend delivery. It lists weekly and yearly rates for Cedar Rapids and surrounding U.S. territories, plus contact details for RAPIDS INC subscription service in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Guest speaker contact for The Gazette
The Gazette invites clubs and organizations to arrange a guest speaker by contacting managing editor Mark Bowden at 398-5869.
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Talks Dead as Peru Rebels Stand On Prisoner Release
Lima AP reports planned talks between Peru's government and Tupac Amaru rebels collapsed as the guerrillas demanded the release of jailed comrades and about 300 prisoners. Negotiator Domingo Palermo said there would be no direct contact until the demand is addressed. President Fujimori reiterated no prisoner releases.
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