Bizarre sayings from Michigan Militia leader
Deborah Mathis critiques Michigan Militia leader Norman Olson and his conspiracy laden claims linking Oklahoma City to foreign actors. The column notes the militia’s rejection of Olson's statements, his sleep disturbances, and calls for vigilance to prevent fear driven violence.
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Corrections and updates on local events and notices
The Gazette corrects Sunday and past event times for Lisbon High School play at Mount Vernon Gazebo. Cedar Rapids Historical Committee hosts general open house at city archives on Sunday. June 4 features golf courses history. The Gazette will publish corrections for inaccuracies in reports and headlines. Phone number 398-8313.
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Kent State Memorial Marks 25 Years Since Shootings
In Kent Ohio mourners mark 25 years since the Kent State University protests where four students were killed. At 12 24 p m the campus bell tolled 15 times for the fallen at Kent and Jackson State University. Crowds gathered at memorial spots bearing candles and chalked messages as Mary Ann Vecchio, photographed in the famous Pulitzer image, spoke about teaching love and compassion. The vigil drew about 1500 people at dawn and grew by midday.
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Cornell alum endows $5,000 prize for campus interracial harmony
Thomas Jones, once a black power protester at Cornell in 1969, returns to Ithaca to donate an annual $5,000 prize honoring James Perkins for fostering educational access for minorities. Jones now chairs the world's largest pension fund and sits on Cornell's board of trustees.
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Gazette Promotes Green Printing and Recycling Drive
The Gazette advertises soybean ink and recycled newsprint to support farming and recycling. Readers are urged to drop newspapers at City Carton 4250 Sixth St SW or use the nearest recycling location, highlighting Gazette, Inc. initiatives.
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