Moon bomb near misses and the politics of panic
Leonard Pitts revisits the Sputnik era urge to blow up the moon, notes the U S reconsideration and the scientific push to preserve lunar integrity. He reflects on fear driven policy, citing Kemba Smith and the war on drugs, and highlights Leonard Reiffel and Carl Sagan who opposed the plan.
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U.S
Moon
Nature
United States
America
Kemba Smith
Virginia
Malcolm X
Leonard Reiffel
Chicago
Reiffel
Carl Sagan
House debates landmark China trade bill gains new supporters
The House opened debate on a sweeping China trade bill as organizers claim eight new converts including Democratic Chair Martin Frost and four undecided Texas members. Supporters aim to reach 218 votes with GOP backing and Democratic help, while opponents seek to tie benefits to Taiwan security.
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Washington
House
China
Martin Frost
Texas
Frost
United States
Richard Armey
Tim Roemer
D-Ind
Clinton
Taiwan
Bill Archer
Ways and Means Committee
Robert Matsui
D-Calif
Asbestos Found in Crayons Triggers Testing Scramble
A Seattle Post-Intelligencer report said two certified labs found asbestos in crayons from Crayola Prang and Rose Art with 32 of 40 samples contaminated. Government testing will be conducted while officials assess health risk and await further studies.
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Seattle
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
the Post-Intelligencer
Harris
Russ Rader
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Rader
South Carolina Governor Signs Flag Removal Measure
Governor Jim Hodges signed and filed legislation to remove the Confederate flag from the Statehouse dome and chambers by July 1. The flag will be replaced by a square Confederate Soldier Monument flag on Statehouse grounds as part of a compromise ending years of racial divisions.
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South Carolina
Columbia
S.C
Jim Hodges
Statehouse
House
Senate
Correction: 242 vintage cars at Camp Courageous event
The Monticello area charity event Cruisin for Camp Courageous drew 242 vintage and antique cars at the camp southeast of Monticello. A Monday photo caption misidentified the number and the Gazette notes it will respond to complaints about accuracy and completeness.
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Cruisin
Monticello
the Gazette
Gazette Promotes Agriculture with Soybean Ink
The Gazette promotes agriculture by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Sixth Street SW or at nearby recycling locations.
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the Gazette
City Carton
Sixth St
Gazette publication and mailing rate note
The Gazette announces its establishment date and publishing details. It lists mailing rates for Cedar Rapids and other regions, including weekly and yearly prices for morning editions and Sunday issues. The notice also states AP republication rights and provides the postmaster address for changes.
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the Gazette
Third Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Associated Press
Gazette Communications, Inc
P.O
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University of Texas Health Center
Tyler
Dodson
Hodges
Kirkwood Community College
Jimmy Bakes
John
Cedar River Soccer Association
Westdate
Spencer's
Cellular
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Cast Classics
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Brown Jordan
Homecrest
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Winston & Telescope
Ralston Creek
Hiawatha
N. Center Pt. Rd
Boyson Road
North Center Point Road
No-Fear
Coralville
Coral Ridge Mall
Minnesota
Carpet World
Cedar River
China Buffet Collins Credit Union
Dillard's Dreamworks Eastern Iowa
Farmers State Bank
Fin & Feather Firstat
Fittings Unlimited
Fox Eye Hands Jewelers
Heartland Auto Glass
Iowa City Laser
Iowa Lottery
Lowa Wireless
Jcpenney Junior Achievement
Kcrg Radio
Kcrg TV
Longbranch
Malone Outfitters
Marquette Bank
McLeod USA
MegaPage Mercy Medical Center
Mount Mercy College
Oakwoll Retirement
Osco
Pierson’s
Pip Printing
Planned Parenthood
Primus Homes
Ralston Creek Shheels
Sheraton
St. Josephs Catholic Church
St. Luke's
Thomas Tires
U.S. Cellular
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