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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 2004
Page
2
A tribal leader is chosen as president amid regional tensions as officials report strong tax collection boosting state revenue. In related news, an international students group studies American etiquette and a bake sale organized by C.R. raises funds for flood victims.
Police enter Benfica detention center after a three day rebellion. The massacre follows a prior riot that killed 14 inmates and spurred human rights criticism.
The Mid-America Business Conditions Index eased to 67.3 in May from 70.3 in April yet stayed above 60 for a fourth straight month, signaling ongoing regional strength despite a modest drop.
The Gazette publishes daily in Cedar Rapids Iowa with subscription rates for carrier motor route and mail. Office and contact details include P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids 52406 and a general subscription service phone line.
A full company directory listing with names locations and email addresses available at the Gazette Online site. Readers are directed to the site for the comprehensive up to date contact information and communications options.
The Gazette reiterates its commitment to the future by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle by dropping newspapers at City Carton on Ingleside Drive SW or at nearby recycling locations.
Leonard Pitts condemns UC San Diego for barring student Daniel Watts from rebroadcasting the Berg beheading video on the campus closed circuit network. He argues viewers must respect the real person behind the violence and criticizes Watts for downplaying such imagery as merely entertainment.
Washington AP report says enrollments for new Medicare drug discount cards lag among low income seniors. Health secretary Tommy Thompson notes about 2.87 million cards approved, most issued to those in Medicare managed care plans. Medicare chief Mark McClellan says many low income disabled and elderly are enrolled or in process, with ongoing pressure to sign up. The administration aims to give cards to 7.3 million recipients, cards costing up to 30 dollars yearly.
Eastern Iowans voiced skepticism on the new Medicare approved drug discount cards as potentially less beneficial than existing secondary-insurance discounts. Officials say 10 to 25 percent savings may apply, but seniors fear discount changes and eligibility gaps, with the $30 card and $600 subsidies targeting low income individuals. Local pharmacists report limited card uptake amid widespread enrollment.
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