Cedar Rapids referendum sparks reflection on government form
Readers weigh the referendum on Cedar Rapids government as keep the commission form prevails. Critics praise the airing of ideas and public involvement while urging reforms to boost efficiency. The piece notes lingering questions and hints at future reconsideration. Mike Deupree’s column appears Tuesdays Thursdays and Sundays.
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Cedar Rapids
Home Rule Charter Commission
Iowa
Lee Clancey
George Burns
God
Burns
Allen
Gracie
Art Carney
Lee Strasberg
Martin Brest
Mike Deupree
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AIDS activists urge overhaul of federal AIDS program
A blue ribbon panel of scientists urges major NIH changes for the 1.4 billion dollar AIDS program. It calls for a crash vaccine effort, doubling unsolicited proposal funding, reforming grant review, and creating a non government controlled committee to guide a five year plan. The report questions current recruitment and alignment with AIDS needs.
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National Institutes of Health
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Act-Up
Mark Harrington
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New York
NIH
Harold Varmus
Arnold Levine
Princeton University
Ann Thomas
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Associated Press
Peace summit aims to curb gang violence nationwide
Knights Ridder reports Barrios Unidos leaders and ex gang members will attend a national peace summit in Washington April 3-6. They seek to replace turf wars with community service and youth alternatives to drugs and violence.
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Santa Cruz
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Donald Hilbring
Chicago
Daniel Alejandrez
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Barbara Bush
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Los Angeles
Kansas City
el Paso
Texas
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Ella Seneres
The Gazette Promotes Recycled Ink and Paper
The Gazette highlights its use of soybean ink and recycled newsprint to support agriculture. It urges readers to drop newspapers at City Carton or their nearest recycling location, including 4250 Sixth St SW, illustrating a community recycling effort.
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City Carton
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Cedar Rapids Gazette subscription details page
Local notice lists subscription rates for Cedar Rapids and U.S. territories with weekly and yearly options. It notes AP news rights and provides contact addresses and phone numbers for subscription service and address changes.
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Third Avenue Schedar Rapids
Iowa
Wep Dom. Rapids
U.S
Associated Press
City Council Delays Library Repairs and Employee Raises
The Gazette reports repairs for Independence Public Library to meet safety codes remain unapproved by the City Council. Council discussions covered pay raises for city employees, not county staff. The Gazette invites readers to address accuracy complaints and provides a contact phone number.
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