Blacks Resist Home Computers Says Royko Column
Mike Royko argues blacks shun home computers, citing a Newsweek survey showing only 11 percent of black households own PCs. He mocks the notion of cyberspace as a white male domain and warns the drive toward computer literacy may leave blacks behind. He notes popular software like Printshop Deluxe and Quicken as trivial uses that cost money, urging caution before rushing to join the computer craze.
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Gazette endorses soybean ink and recycled paper
The Gazette promotes sustainable printing using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at Carton location 4250 Sixth St SW or the nearest designated recycling site.
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Gazette subscription details and rates in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists subscription information with pricing for local and out of state. It includes weekly and 52 week rates, mailing details, and contact numbers for the Associated Press service.
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Correction on Marquette police officer representation
Jim Hodges of Davenport represents Marquette officer Shaun Ryan in a dispute with the city though he is not an attorney as wrongly reported. The Gazette will publish corrections for accuracy and fairness and a phone contact is given.
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Milestones Birth Photo and Announcement Details
Share the joy of your newborn in the Milestones section on Sunday. Include a photograph and birth announcement and call 368 8573 or 1 800 397 8212 for details.
Prison officials fret over Smith’s safety
In Columbia South Carolina prison officials weigh Smith risk as she enters life term for murder. She faces weeks in isolation inside a 6 by 14 foot cell under CCTV before possible gradual integration.therapy and parole opportunities could follow if mental health improves.
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Russian Chechen War Critic Plans December Parliament Run
A prominent Russian critic of the Chechen war, Col. Gen. Boris Gromov, 51, said he will run in December elections backing a center left bloc uniting more than 50 political groups.
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