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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 2003
Page
2
The City Council plans to consider repealing the smoking ban next week after an Iowa Supreme Court ruling limited municipal power to regulate smoking in places governed by state law. The decision follows campus events and local political PR efforts as Iowa prepares for January caucuses.
San Antonio Spurs defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 110 to 82 to win the Western Conference semifinal series four games to two. Tim Duncan scored 387 points with 16 rebounds while Tony Parker added 27 as Los Angeles failed to close out the series.
The Gazette publishes daily and Sunday editions from Cedar Rapids Iowa with monthly and weekly rates listed for delivery by carrier motor route and mail Readers can contact subscription services at 319 398 8333 319 339 3150 or 1 800 397 8333 General inquiries dial 319 398 8211 Address changes go to Gazette Communications Inc P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 Requires AP news republication rights for local and AP dispatches.
Tight inventories push regional gasoline prices up 3 to 12 cents in two days. Self-serve regular unleaded now averages $1.49 per gallon, up about 9 cents.
The Senate narrowly approved a 350 billion package cutting taxes and suspending taxes on stock dividends for three years. The bill is less than half of what President Bush sought, with party divisions evident in the 51-49 tally. The measure aims to spur a lagging economy amid ongoing fiscal debate.
General news contacts for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City offices include phone numbers for news tips, WOW City, and circulation lines. The note references a toll free directory and a website for complete company and email listings.
The Gazette highlights recycling commitment by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It urges readers to drop newspapers at City Carton on Ingleside Drive SW or other local recycling locations to support the recycling initiative.
Jacquelyn Mitchard explores why women apologize constantly and feel guilt for needing time, exercise, or help. The column cites research on gendered politeness, race and class differences, and safety fears that deter women from prioritizing their own health and needs, urging balance.
London AP reports an epilepsy drug topiramate showed promise in treating alcoholism. In a Lancet study 24 percent of 55 patients abstained for a month versus 4 percent on placebo. Researchers note potential advantages over Antabuse and highlight brain dopamine effects.
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