Wellesley flap over Barbara Bush speech lingers
In a long running saga from Commencement Day after the Wellesley controversy over Barbara Bush as speaker, debates about women roles persist. The piece argues the conflict reflects a larger male absence in the discussion and calls for action on parental leave and pay equity.
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Gazette promotes agriculture with soybean ink and recycling
The Gazette describes its use of soybean ink and recycled newsprint to support agriculture. Readers are urged to recycle unwanted newspapers in collection boxes at City Carton and at Noelridge pool parking lot near 42nd and Council streets NE.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette subscription and mailing rates
Postage paid at Cedar Rapids Iowa lists subscription rates by carrier and by mail for Morning Editions and Sunday issues. Rates include weekly, four week and annual options with regional restrictions and AP republication rights noted.
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Ex-soldier arrested on espionage charges in Tampa
FBI agents arrested former soldier Roderick James Ramsay in Tampa on espionage charges for gathering or delivering defense information to a foreign government. The case ties to Clyde Lee Conrad, a retired sergeant convicted of treason in West Germany, with Ramsay having worked under Conrad.
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Harkin Aligns With Avenson and Tabor in Iowa Race
U S Senator Tom Harkin says he will run as part of a pro choice three person ticket with Don Avenson and Eric Tabor in Iowa elections. Avenson and Tabor face pro life rivals Gov. Terry Branstad and Jim Nussle as they pursue gubernatorial and congressional seats. Tauke plans debates and to endorse Nussle as he seeks re election against Harkin.
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Cedar Rapids man acquitted in 1989 armed robbery case
A Linn District Court jury acquitted Joey M. Loesel of first degree robbery in the 1989 Econofoods armed robbery at 2300 Edgewood Rd SW where $51,947 in cash checks and food stamps were taken, with $19,433未 recovered. The trial followed a prior charge dismissal and related testimony.
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James Evans
Cedar Rapids
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Iowa Nos. 2 in census counting nationwide
Iowa trails only Idaho in 1990 census completion with 97.8 percent of households counted in western and eastern districts. District Manager Tom Moss notes 10,000 residences remain uncounted across 13 counties including Cedar Rapids and the Quad Cities. Local offices plan follow up interviews and ads to reach stragglers with state totals released in August and national figures to the White House in December.
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