Justice on Trial as Jurors Face Death Threats
Lt. Robert Klamser of the Simi Valley Police discusses threats against jurors after the Rodney King acquittals sparked riots. Jurors have received death threats, some moved or changed numbers, raising concerns about the chilling effect on jury independence and the American justice system. Bob Greene notes the broader implications for liberty and public trust.
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Robert Klamser
Simi Valley
Calif
Klamser
Los Angeles
Rodney King
L.A
Weekend events and recycling drive listed for Cedar Rapids
May 15 entertainment notes in Weekend magazine announce a Cedar Rapids recycling truck event at Hy Vee 4035 Mount Vernon Road SE from 10 am to 2 pm with sorting rules for glass newsprint metal and limited plastics. County meetings include Benton Supervisors at the Courthouse Vinton and Linn County Board of Review at 930 First St SW.
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Cedar Rapids
Hy-Vee
Mount Vernon Rd
Benton County Board of Supervisors
Vinton
Linn County Board of Review
Linn County Assessor’s
First St
the Gazette
The
Gazette
City Carton
Sixth St
Econofoods
51St St
Hy-Vee Food and Drug Store
Highway 151 East
Marion
Corrections and Clarifications Notice
The Gazette prints corrections including the correct address for David L. and Darlene Westrich 200 13th St SE and notes traffic signals at Edgewood Road and O Avenue NW plus five Cedar Rapids intersections. Also Cedar Rapids post office will hand out baseball cards 3 30 to 5 p m today at 615 Sixth Ave SE and hours were unclear. The paper invites complaints about accuracy and will publish corrections in this space.
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David L
Darlene Westrich
13Th St. SE
Edgewood Road
O Avenue NW
Cedar Rapids
Edgewood
Cedar Rapids Reds
Sixth Ave
the Gazette
Addressing Congress in Washington Letter Guide
Guidance on how to address mail to U S senators and representatives in Congress in Washington. Includes standard forms for salutation and envelope, with emphasis on formal titles and proper district designation. Provides steps to ensure correct routing and respectful formal language.
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U.S
Congress
Washington
A Thousand Mile Walk to the Gulf
John Muir’s 1867 journal traces a 1000 mile trek from Jeffersonville Indiana to Cedar Keys Florida. He records plant life observations and offers an informal postwar portrait of the United States.
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John Muir
Jeffersonville
Ind
Cedar Keys
Fla
South America
Amazon Rain Forest
Muir
United States
Drinking and riding dangers idle warned by CDC
Atlanta AP The CDC study of 13 North Carolina horse fatalities from 1979 to 1989 found 39 percent had been drinking. Officials urged no drinking before riding, noting riders may be unable to control horses and pose danger to themselves and others.
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Atlanta
Thomas Cole
Department of Environmental Health and Natural Resources
North Carolina
U.S. Centers For Disease Control
CDC
Cole
Doris Bixby- Hammett
American Medical Equestrian Association
Crime tips welcome from readers seeking help
The notice urges readers to call Crime Stoppers at 1 800 272 7463 to report information about crimes anonymously. It emphasizes confidentiality and rewards for actionable tips.
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Bob Greene
Cityline
Weekend
Iowa City
Sen. J. Doe
Senate
Washington, D.C
Rep. J. Doe
Earth Savers
Sachsen
Tribune Media Services
Wall Street
1St Federal
TF Federal Community Credit Union
First Avenue S.W
Iowa
Gulf
Publisher
Sierra Club
Charles Solomon
Los Angeles Times
Baby Jessica
Westdale Mall
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