Back to school chatter and a patient columnist’s musings
A Gazette columnist juggles back to school talk, including year round debate in Iowa, plus cinema goers and ratings. He notes a new University of Iowa Women’s Studies program, online food misdirections, and a roast chicken calorie caper.
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Iowa
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University of Iowa
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Witnesses dispute key elements in McKinney harassment case
Defense witnesses contradicted portions of Brenda Hoster’s allegation that Army Sgt. Maj. Gene McKinney harassed her during a Hawaii trip in April 1996. Sgt. 1st Class Larry Laws testified Hoster never talked to him that night and maintained rooms were open. Col. Robert Gaylord said she did not request a transfer or pursue a formal complaint.
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Washington Post
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Cavaral
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Correction on Benton County Judicial Commission attendance
Magistrate Anders Norgaard of Belle Plaine attended the May 22 meeting of the Benton County Judicial Magistrate Appointing Commission. Dale Johnson of Belle Plaine could not attend. The Gazette will publish corrections for accuracy and fairness, with contact at 398 8313.
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Belle Plaine
Benton County Judicial Magistrate Appointing Commission
Dale Johnson
the Gazette
Gazette Touts Soy Ink and Recycling Drive
The Gazette promotes sustainability by using soy bean ink and recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to drop newspapers for recycling at City Carton 4250 Sixth St SW or at nearby local recycling locations.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette Subscription Rates and Address Info
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Clinton urges governors to back voluntary national school testing plan
President Clinton urged state leaders at the National Governors Association meeting to endorse a voluntary national school testing program. He warned against diverting welfare funds and said the plan would not infringe on states rights, while GOP skeptics questioned federal involvement. Governor Weld’s Mexico nomination drew mixed reaction as Branstad called for earlier submission.
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Clinton
National Governors’ Association
GOP
John Rowland
Connecticut
William Weld
Mexico
Weld
Massachusetts
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Republican Governors Association
Indiana man charged again after killing spree five years after acquittal
In Fort Wayne Indiana Joseph Corcoran now 22 is charged with four counts of murder for a Saturday night attack that left his brother James and three others dead. Police say the suspect opened fire at a living room gathering after overhearing conversations about him. Corcoran had been acquitted at 12 for the 1992 shooting deaths of his parents.
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Jack
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