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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1997
Page
4
An editorial recounts a Castro Valley High School incident where a three story water slide collapsed as 30 students crowded aboard. One girl died and several teens were injured while chasing a record. the piece urges closer inspection of equipment and the human factor in thrill seeking.
A TV critic surveys a weekend AMC Tarzan run noting its dated woodsy Africa, flat language, and rubbery wildlife while praising the enduring adrenaline for nostalgia fans and cautioning about misimpressions of Burroughs original concept. The piece contrasts cinema’s jungle myths with cable access offering daily hero action.
Tom Andrews argues for the Maine Clean Election Option as a model to sever private money from campaigns. He cites citizen activism, tax loophole closures, and public funding as solutions, urging a grassroots drive to overhaul U S election finance without another scandal.
A letter argues for joint parental rights in child support and visitation. It asserts fathers are essential parents, denounces false allegations by mothers as child abuse, and calls for legal changes to protect children and ensure involvement of both parents.
A local poster from the post office labels Amy Aufenger as wanted by the FBI for kidnapping her own son with a November 27 1996 warrant and Europe travel belief. The writer questions the use of federal cases for family custody issues and notes the case likely rests with state authorities.
An informal essay traces common pronoun errors in everyday speech. It contrasts correct forms like I and he with common but faulty usage, citing examples about than clauses and the verb to be. The author notes readers often prefer casual forms despite grammatical standards.
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