McVeigh Guilty in Oklahoma City Bombing Verdict
The Denver courtroom heard defense counsel Stephen Jones urge jurors to separate sympathy from fact as they weigh evidence. Jurors found Timothy McVeigh guilty of the deadly 1995 bombing that killed 168 people, despite calls to separate human tragedy from the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McVeigh
Oklahoma City
Stephen Jones
Denver
Richard Matsch
Jones
Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building
Tiinvessi McVeigh
Interesting Times Stir Attention in Clinton Era News
The piece notes heightened attention on Washington as Congress debates a 2002 budget plan amid tax cut and Social Security reform disputes. It mentions clashes over disaster aid, a late term abortion bill, and Paula Jones legal proceedings with Robert Bennett signaling no admission of guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Congress
Washington
Associated Press
Clinton
Robert Bennett
Paula Jones
Jones
Bennett
AIDS vaccine stance sparked debate in Gazette letter
Jeff Klinzman of Iowa City argues that denying a vaccine based on sexual or drug-use status harms public health. He cites blood donor deferrals, needle exchange success, and global syringe shortages as reasons a universal AIDS vaccine is valuable for all, not a stigmatized minority. He recalls AIDS tragedy and urges a rebuilt public health system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Africa
Asia
Soviet Union
American Society of Tropical Medicine and Disease
United States
Letters to the Gazette: Regulars’ attacks test Cedar Rapids council
Jim Thornton laments the persistent personal abuse directed at Cedar Rapids City Council members by regular attendees. He praises the restrained responders who endure insults while seeking the city’s best interests and calls for mutual respect in public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Jim Thornton
New community group formed in Hiawatha to boost city communication
Citizens of Hiawatha form a local organization to monitor zoning, annexation disputes, sidewalks and the water park vote. The group invites residents to a first meeting at Hope Church tonight at 7, 150 Ninth Ave. Robert Desch leads efforts to improve information flow and civic engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiawatha
Hope Church
Ninth Ave
Gazette letter to editor guidelines and contact details
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown appear in print. Mail Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Fax 319 398 5846 Email azet fviowa.infi.net.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Elder student praises Mount Mercy engagement and faculty support
In a May 28 letter Jon C Crawley of Cedar Rapids recounts enrolling at Mount Mercy College at age 82 in 1992, praising a warm faculty and supportive young students. He reflects on learning across English philosophy religion history and sociology and expresses optimism for the next generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Mercy College
Mount Mercy
Jon C. Crawley
Cedar Rapids
Dogs in Iowa City Spark Letter on Leash and Cleanliness
A Cedar Rapids reader criticizes dog owners in Iowa City for long reel leashes and not cleaning up after pets. The writer notes sidewalk and park areas including Hickory Hill Park, fears a movement to fence the park for dogs, urges enforcement of existing animal laws, and calls city officials to action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Hickory Hill Park
Letter writer attacks racial stereotypes and ignorance
Ambrose Lawson of Cedar Rapids criticizes readers who claim people of color lack intelligence to detect insults and argue against reacting to slights. He cites Tiger Woods and Fuzzy Zoeller Masters remarks, saying outsiders misuse “rights” to police leaders and speech and warns against naivete and prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiger Woods
Fuzzy Zoeller
Tiger
Zoeller
Ambrose Lawson
Cedar Rapids
Star gazer questions life and direction of space science
A Cedar Rapids writer muses on mankind’s search for life beyond Earth, praising past telescopes and American leadership while warning the Hubble telescope may be misdirected. He contrasts cosmic questions with earthly cruelty and cites figures like Galileo and Hubble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galileo
Messier
Hubble
Sagan
Bill Clinton
Brian P. Melton
Cedar Rapids
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
Rwanda
the Gazette
Jeff Klinzman
Jeff
Klinzman
Reme
Yovie
Robert Desch
Exism
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!