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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 2001
Page
2
The Gazette bids farewell to Gus Schrader an Iowa City journalism staple and longtime defender of both grammar and Cyclone pride. His colleagues recall a patient old school gent whose work touched tens of thousands and who will be missed by readers and staff alike.
Congressional investigators agreed to a department wide audit of the Pentagon over potential abuse of government credit cards used by defense workers for 10 million purchases totaling 5.5 billion dollars. The probe followed a preliminary review of two San Diego Navy units showing lax controls and fraud risks. The GAO and Pentagon inspector general will examine 1.8 million cards and past year purchases, including high value items and gift certificates.
A National Academy of Sciences study says technology could boost car and SUV efficiency in 10 to 15 years but with trade offs including higher traffic deaths. It urges lawmakers to weigh environmental gains against safety costs and consumer preferences while leaving the exact targets to elected officials.
The Gazette notes a misspelling of Joyce and Gareth Vagts of Cresco in a Saturday story and invites comments on accuracy. A correction will be published when content is found wrong or misleading. Readers may call 319 398 8313 or 800 397 6212 with questions.
FBI Director-designate Robert Mueller pledged forceful action to fix agency problems and restore public trust. He warned some documents may be withheld or must be cleared by Attorney General John Ashcroft, drawing sharp pushback from Sen. Arlen Specter who demanded full access for congressional oversight.
The Gazette highlights sustainable printing using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle by dropping newspapers at City Carton on Sixth St or at nearby locations.
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