Father’s Day reflections and memories from The Gazette
Gus Schrader recalls his father and the changing roles of dads, noting German pacifist roots and a strong work ethic. He contrasts Mother's Day with Father’s Day, shares family anecdotes, and mentions Cedar Rapids connections and a past United Airlines landing.
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WEYL
Tooth Fairy
Germany
Otto von Bismarck
Kaiser
Hitler
Opa
U.S
Alex Fidler
Betty Barger
13Th St
Bill Barger
United Airlines
Bill
Bob Barger
Palos Verdes
Calif
Bob
Paul Fidler
Alex
United
Cedar Rapids
Paul
the Bargers
Paris
Gus Schrader
the Gazette
Militia war escalates in Brazzaville Republic of Congo
Fighting rages in Brazzaville as a private militia loyal to Gen Denis Sassou Nguesso seizes radio stations and expands control. Dozens killed including at least one French soldier and two government troops. U S Embassy evacuations paused as artillery shells echo through the city.
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Brazzaville
Republic of Congo
Denis Sassou-Nguesso
U.S
Washington
State Department
Kinshasa
Jennifer Rikert
Peace Corps
Poto-Poto
Congo River
Congo
McVeigh sentencing phase nears end this week
In Denver AP report the McVeigh sentencing phase proceeds as defense witnesses including teachers and family members portray him as a loyal, shy man with a military record and no criminal history while pursuing a life in prison option and arguing against a death sentence.
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Denver
Timothy McVeigh
Oklahoma City
McVeigh
Upstate
New York
James Nichols
Michigan
Waco
Scott Robinson
Gazette urges farmers with soybean ink and recycled paper
The Gazette promotes agriculture by printing with soybean ink and using recycled news print. Readers are encouraged to recycle newspapers at City Carton, 4250 Sixth St. SW, or at nearby recycling locations.
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the Gazette
City Carton
Sixth St
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Pascal Lissoubax
Sassou-Nguesso
Alfred P. Murrah Federal
Soldier of Fortune
the Gazette Company
Third Avenue SE
Sedar Rapids
Iowa
Paria
Associated Press
Postmaste
CEDAR
Rapids Gasetie, Inc
P.O
Les Marquart
Cityline
Ine Gazette eciTyune
Gazette
Ecityune
Towa
Sali
Bathquarters
Armar
Marion
Iowa City
Common Scents
Westdale Mall
Marion City Limits
Pat Murphy
A-1
Ajram
Array Builders
C.R. Blackbelt Academy
Carmike Cinemas
Chezik Sayers
Honda
Clancy
Joan Ryder
Benz Enzler
Erb
Fox Eye
JM Best Jung’s
New Life Fitness
Les Marquart Longbranch
Magna Bank
Medicenter West Nova University
Skogman Realty
Spinal Corrective Center
Springhouse Technigraphics Wholesale Tires
Willy Woodburns
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