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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 2001
Page
2
The Cedar Rapids Community School District removes dodge ball from physical education amid reforms that ban contact games. The columnist recalls war ball memories, argues the game fostered bullies, and dismisses safety changes as ineffective, urging preservation of traditional play.
Family members gathered at the bedside of Rep. J. Joseph Moakley in Bethesda Maryland where he is treated for curable leukemia. The 74 year old Democrat from Massachusetts is in stable condition after a routine transfusion, with staff and friends by his side as officials note his grave status.
President Bush asks Americans to honor Memorial Day by reflecting on heroism hardship and losses of war. In a radio address he pledges a White House breakfast for veterans who knew and remember those who died name and memory linked to national service.
The Gazette pledges commitment to the future by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to recycle newspapers at City Carton in Cedar Rapids or nearby recycling locations. The paper details its Iowa City and Cedar Rapids editions, dates, and subscription rates.
The Gazette operates with limited hours Monday for Memorial Day. Circulation offices in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City set specific call times for missing papers and submissions. Newsroom access opens at 4 p.m. Monday with obituaries due by 7 p.m. Advertising offices reopen Tuesday at 8 a.m. Updated briefs available via CITYLINE and Gazette Online.
The Gazette corrects service dates for Daniel Knuckey, beer policy at North Liberty event, and a Life Leisure caption location. It notes a May 2 Leadership of Five Seasons luncheon at Crowne Plaza Cedar Rapids and invites reader feedback on accuracy. Call numbers provided for corrections.
Washington politics loom as Sen James Jeffords leaves the GOP and Democrats push to redraw committee power. Republicans warn of filibuster to block organizing resolutions while Daschle vows education reform first, then a patient rights bill.
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