Tyson's Return Draws Mixed Cheers and Condemnation
Ellen Goodman's Gazette column notes Harlem's embrace of Mike Tyson after prison release and a subsequent redemption rally. It contrasts public adoration with ongoing objections to sexual violence, calling out promoters, broadcasters, and fans who overlook guilt for boxing fame.
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Atlantis Launch Sets Stage for Mir Docking Historic Flight
Atlantis blasts off from Cape Canaveral for a historic link with Russia's Mir space station. The 100th U.S. manned mission aims to bring home astronaut Norman Thagard after a record 32 months in orbit, with seven docking missions planned over two years.
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Robert “Hoot” Gibson
Kevorkian Clinic Evicted as Obitorium Opens in Michigan
In Oakland County a building owner evicts Jack Kevorkian after opening the obitorium a clinic to aid death by own action. The 60-year-old patient Erika Garcellano died of carbon monoxide poisoning at the clinic marking the 24th death Kevorkian has aided or witnessed since 1990 authorities await reports as prosecutors weigh murder and assisted death charges.
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Lou Gehrig
U.S. Supreme Court
Geoffrey Fieger
Gazette Promotes Agriculture Through Soybean Ink Recycling
The Gazette highlights use of soybean ink and recycled newsprint while urging readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton located at 4250 Sixth St SW or at nearby recycling sites.
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Corrections issued on Cedar Rapids charter petition counts
The Cedar Rapids charter commission petition signatures were revised from 6 422 to 6 415 after removing seven miscounts. A challenge of 745 signatures would have been needed to defeat the petition. The Gazette notes corrections to the Tuesday story and says it will respond to accuracy complaints. Dr. Jon Kerstetter of Iowa City has returned from a medical mission in Bosnia. first name error corrected from Monday story.
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