Cedar Rapids faces key referendum on city government form
A Cedar Rapids referendum tests whether to scrap the commission form or keep it as voters decide amid debates over efficiency and representation. The piece notes recent council shifts, a prior sewer solvent scandal, and the newspaper's stance amid accusations of bias. Mike Deupree explains newsroom challenge and invites informed voting.
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Ross Perot
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The Gazette Promotes Agriculture with Soybean Ink
The Gazette highlights its commitment to the future by using soybean ink for printing and encouraging readers to recycle newspapers. It lists City Carton at 4250 Sixth St SW as a drop site or to use the nearest recycling location.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette offers mail and motor delivery rates
Subscription options listed include Mail Morning Editions and Sunday seven issues for 17.40 every 4 weeks 215.20 yearly and 273.00 yearly for 52 weeks for other states. Rates show per week charges for Carrier and Motor delivery with AP exclusive republication rights noted. Contact Cedar Rapids Gazette via P O Box 511 Cedar RapidsIA 52406 and phone lines 319 398 8333 1 800 397 8333 or 319 998 8211.
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China defends rights record while rejecting Western dictates
Chinese Foreign Minister Qian Qichen said Beijing would discuss human rights but reject being told how to conduct its affairs. He noted a U N resolution condemning China is expected next week in Geneva but predicted its failure. He cited past rearrests and Wei Jingsheng’s 14 year sentence as context.
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Teenage friends die in Tel Aviv bombing
Fourteen and fifteen year olds from Tel Mond traveled to Tel Aviv to celebrate a birthday on Purim. A death by own action bomber killed three girls and injured others, leaving survivors in grief counseling and families shattered.
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Dizengoff Center
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