Great American Smokeout Reflections on Quitting and Hope
Mike Deupree reflects on twenty years of non smoking during the Great American Smokeout. He recalls costs and temptations, notes fewer colds and better daily life after quitting, and urges readers that any day is good to quit. The column appears in The Gazette on Tuesdays Thursdays and Sundays.
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Judge orders depositions in Simpson suits to be public or taped
A California judge refused to seal the transcript of O J Simpson depositions in lawsuits by the families of murder victims whom he was acquitted of killing. Superior Court Judge Allan Haber indicated depositions may be videotaped and sent to a private mediator for protection.
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American couple survives Himalayan avalanche near Island Peak
Deborah and Ron Plotkin of San Diego recount a near fatal avalanche while trekking with Nepalese guides in the Gokyo Valley. After waking to snowfall they crawled through deep snow and built snow caves for shelter over three days before a helicopter rescued them near Chikoon.
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Correction on Cedar Rapids charter benefits note
The Gazette clarifies that under a strong mayor plan only the mayor would get city employee benefits, not City Council members. A Friday article misstated the council’s eligibility. The newspaper invites complaints and will publish corrections or clarifications in this space and provides a contact number.
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Gazette Promotes Agriculture Using Soybean Ink
The Gazette highlights agricultural promotion through soybean ink printing and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton on 4250 Sixth St SW or use the closest recycling location.
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