Supreme Court backs parody rights for Yankovic and others
The court ruled in a unanimous decision that parody and commentary may qualify as fair use in copyright law. The ruling protects future works by Weird Al Yankovic 2 Live Crew Allan Sherman Mark Russell and Spike Jones by allowing satirical rewrites of established songs. It underscores free expression while noting copyright owners do not have absolute control over parody.
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Spike Jones
Allan Sherman
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Mark Russell
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Photographer wounded in Gaza shootout sparks debate
Des Moines photographer John Gaps was shot in the Gaza Strip while documenting events. The blast from a plastic bullet left him hospitalized as an Israeli sniper is suspected. an army spokesman promised investigation and prompted questions about the rules of engagement and civilian risk in the conflict.
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An adviser the president can't fire
The piece argues about whether a president should distance or remove a highly connected spouse if a scandal like Whitewater implicates them. It notes past presidents fired aides for misdeeds and asks how to handle a powerful spouse who shares the president’s life if misconduct is proven.
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Letters to the Gazette: health care lessons for the US
A Cedar Rapids reader argues against the Clinton health plan, claiming government control harms freedom and care. She cites higher taxes, reduced service quality, and rationing, urging examination of reform plans without expanding federal bureaucracy.
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Congress
Clinton
Cedar Rapids Islamic Center condemns Hebron terrorism violent attack
The Cedar Rapids Islamic Center and its community condemn the February 25 Hebron attack by a Jewish settler. They accuse the Israeli army of failures, call for disarming settlers, and urge peace through non violent actions while noting casualties and video tape concerns.
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Islamic Center
Cedar Rapids
Hebron
Wrong way program prompts guns for cash in Cedar Rapids
Travis Henning argues against the Swords to Plowshares gun buyback in Cedar Rapids noting risks of theft, illegal ownership, and questionable payouts. He questions weapon condition and the program’s effectiveness despite potential crime reduction.
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Cedar Rapids
Travis Henning
Ossian
Cedar Rapids Budget Hearing Tonight At City Hall
The 1994 95 Cedar Rapids budget totals 202 million 407 thousand 264 dollars and plans a 35 758 352 dollar increase over the revised year. Finance Commissioner Lyle Hanson’s office notes a 41 new city employees bringing total staff to 1 398. A public hearing at 70 p m tonight at City Hall invites residents to review the plan and its impact on property taxes and services. The public library holds the budget for perusal.
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Cedar Rapids
Lyle Hanson
City Hall
Gazette Readers Letters Policy and Contact Address
The Gazette states it does not vouch for letter accuracy or judge opinions and invites corrections. Readers are assured equal opportunity for publication and are asked to mail letters to Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Lowa
Janet Reno visits Metro High School to present award
Cedar Rapids reader lauds Metro High School’s dedication praising Janet Reno’s award ceremony. The writer commends teachers for one on one work home visits and 24 hour availability while noting a family member is now teaching there and expressing pride in the school. The letter calls out Reverend Larry Johnson’s March 3 letter as narrow minded.
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Metro High School
Janet Reno
Larry Johnson
Mr Johnson
Queen Nancy the Skating Icon Stirring Ad Debate
The text praises Nancy Kerrigan as queen of the skates while noting a Campbell Soup ad showing her as a rough hockey player. It questions whether advertisers will feature a sequel with Kerrigan in the penalty box for unnecessary roughness.
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Campbell Soup
Nancy Kerrigan
Right and Wrong in Newsrooms Highlight Redundancies
A reader cites repetitive phrasing and misuses in TV and print, noting errors such as per annum meaning annually and the mispronunciation of oft en as awf t'n. Anne Martin questions references to porno stars and editors lament vague wording and the improper use of alright, urging clearer style.
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Manchester
William Margold
Washington Post
Anne
Marilyn Deppe
Grinnell
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