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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 2003
Page
1
Washington lawmakers weigh doubling ethanol use to 5 billion gallons a year amid debate over energy savings and environmental impacts. Critics call it a corn subsidy. supporters cite less foreign oil reliance though air quality concerns persist.
Ethanol plant growth triggers deals to curb emissions. Some scientists warn ethanol, though less harmful than MTBE, may still complicate gasoline spill cleanup. Page 8A discusses developments and expert opinions on the fuel additive.
At the Evian summit leaders pledged billions to fight AIDS and hunger in the developing world. Jacques Chirac praised Bush for a historic AIDS package approval and Japan Europe prepared new funds as protests turned violent outside.
Jerry Bernald, a 62 year old Iowa City bus driver, spends hours watching freight trains from a Cedar Rapids riverside spot. He uses a video camera and scanner to capture locomotives and cars as they roll over the Union Pacific bridge near the Cedar River. Police note increased scrutiny of train enthusiasts since 9 11 as potential security risks.
The Cedar Rapids Area Railfans Association gathers on the third Monday at Coe College Library led by president Darren Ferreter. Security concerns rise as railroads and police monitor train watching after recent events.
Eastern Iowa colleges and communities repurpose unwanted dorm items. UI organizers collect clothes and food for charities with help from fraternities and sororities. Coe College Habitat for Humanity boxes feed fall sales and Habitat homeowners. Cornell College students usually collect for Goodwill. a Cancer Society fundraiser delayed this year.
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