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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 2001
Page
2
A mistaken police stop in Coralville led to Luke Becker and Jared Reiner being detained with drawn weapons during a nearby robbery incident. Investigators later confirmed the weapon was a toy air gun and no injuries occurred.
Secretary of State Colin Powell expresses frustration over Europe’s small donations to the global AIDS fund and urges Congress to boost U.S. aid. He cites Africa’s lifespans dropping and hopes the UN AIDS session spurs worldwide action, noting Coca Cola’s Africa AIDS education effort as a model.
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru causing at least 47 deaths and hundreds injured. Dozens of buildings collapsed many residents camped in parks overnight and a landslide blocked the main road to Moquegua hindering relief. Aftershocks numbered 106 with tremors felt in Lima Bolivia and Chile.
A San Jose ticket matched all six numbers to win the 141 million Su perLotto Plus prize, the largest single state lottery jackpot in U.S. history. The winner may choose 26 annual payments or a lump sum near 70 million. Liquor store owner Alex Wang would receive about 705000 if the ticket is confirmed.
The 2000 census shows suburbs house 140.6 million people, about half the nation, with minorities making up 25 percent. Asians, Blacks, and Hispanics shift toward suburbs as whites decline their share, driven by jobs, schools and affordable housing.
The 2000 census shows rising minority settlement in suburbs as families seek space safety and schools. White residents still dominate, with non Hispanic whites at 71 percent, while Hispanic origin and other races contribute growing shares to suburban demographics.
The Gazette promotes sustainable journalism by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. Readers are encouraged to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Sixth St SW or at nearby recycling locations.
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