Israel to return Bethlehem as road map advances
Israel agreed to return Bethlehem to Palestinian control as part of steps on the peace road map. Separately Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge could move up in the presidential line of succession. A Bali bombing fugitive was arrested amid planned attacks. Farmers plant the smallest tobacco crop since Grant era. NASA says space shuttle foam poses no risk. US Syria ties warming with border guard return after talks. Mark Philippoussis defeats Andre Agassi at Wimbledon and Miami joins ACC over Big East offer.
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The Gazette Publication Details and Rates
The Gazette of Cedar Rapids lists publishing address at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa along with postal and subscription rates for several options including carrier motor route and mail Morning Editions and Sunday editions. It notes AP news dispatch rights and provides contact numbers for subscription service and general inquiries.
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Corps approves youth camp plan at Coralville Lake with scale back
U S Army Corps of Engineers backs a plan by the Muslim Youth Camps of America to build a summer camp at Coralville Lake but only if organizers trim the project by at least 50 percent. Lease talks depend on the reduced use of the site. Gov. Tom Vilsack pledges to veto GOP election law changes, calling them an effort to limit access for lowans.
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Eastern Iowans named to growth fund board
Cedar Rapids business leader Henry Royer and Tiffin DNA specialist Bonnie Barney named to the panel overseeing the $503 million growth fund. The group will supervise the new economic growth fund and related oversight duties.
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Emil's Delicatessen Moves to U.S. Bank Building
After 24 years at the YMCA cornerstone, Emil's Delicatessen relocates two blocks south to the basement level of the U.S. Bank building at 115 Third St. SE. The move follows the YMCA relocation last August. Details, 6B.
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Corn Growth Spur Follows Excellent Growing Conditions
Excellent conditions boosted Iowa corn growth by 12 inches in one week per Iowa Agricultural Statistics. GB Gazette and wire reports note rapid growth and favorable weather aided the crop acceleration.
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Iowa Agricultural Statistics
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Cedar Rapids Gazette Contact and Circulation Numbers
Local contact lines list Cedar Rapids phone numbers for tips and circulation. Telephone codes include 519 area references with several 398 and 339 prefixes. Readers can reach the paper at the listed lines or visit Gazet teOnline.com for the full directory.
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GazetteOnline.com
Gazette promotes recycling and soybean ink use
The Gazette highlights its commitment to the future by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton on 901 Ingleside Drive SW or at nearby recycling locations.
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Patriot Act and Homeland Security Act threaten free press
Kathleen Parker argues that the Patriot Act and Homeland Security Act risk civil liberties and public access to information. She notes FOIA exemptions for critical infrastructure, possible corporate immunity, and surveillance of reporters, urging renewed public attention and press freedom.
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Homeland Security
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Ridge Could Move Up In Presidential Succession
Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge could rise from 18th to eighth in the line of succession under Senate approved legislation, placing him behind Attorney General Ashcroft and ahead of Interior Secretary Norton. Supporters say Ridge is best qualified for disaster response and continuity of government. The 1947 act currently governs the order, but reforms gain momentum in Congress.
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Move to elevate Homeland Security chief in presidential line
The Senate and lawmakers discuss placing the Homeland Security secretary higher in line to succeed the president if needed. Rep. Cox and Rep. Frost push to make the secretary eighth in line and to update the 1947 law, while the House has not yet acted.
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Pathway Found Linking Stress to Illness in Caregivers
A study of 119 caregivers for spouses with dementia shows higher Interleukin-6 levels than 106 controls, linking chronic stress to illness risk. IL-6 rises may persist up to three years after caregiving ends, with lifestyle factors like smoking and overeating contributing.
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Janice Riecolt-Glaser
Vacation Pack and Donation Program for Gazette Readers
Plan ahead for the holiday weekend by contacting The Gazette circulation department before noon Wednesday to request a Vacation Pack or suspend your subscription. You may also donate the value of your papers to the Newspaper in Education Vacation Donation Program supporting classrooms across our 16 county area. Call 398-8333 or 1-800-397-8333 for details.
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