Rooney Irks and Farms in a Midwest View
A reader reflects on Andy Rooney and the 60 Minutes style, noting his irascible charm while praising classic barn shapes like gambrel roofs in Iowa. It recalls windmills, farm life, and Ford's era, then shifts to reader-submitted doggie bag anecdotes from Bette Shimek and Leonard Lamphier, plus popcorn musings and a Gus Schrader column note.
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Rooney
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60 Minutes
America
Tara Hills Golf Club
van Horne
Henry Ford
Ol’ Andy
Bette Shimek
George
Ellis Park
Colony
Amana
Leonard Lamphier
Marion
Vinton
Iowa
Islamic militants claim responsibility for embassy blast in Islamabad
An explosion at the Egyptian Embassy in Islamabad injures 59 people and damages nearby embassies including the Japanese. Pakistani officials vow tighter security as Islamic groups including Gamaa al Islamiya and Islamic Jihad claim responsibility amid cross border terror fears.
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Los Angeles Times
New Delhi
India
Pakistan
Cairo
Islamabad
Sardar Aseff Ahmad Ali
Egypt
Gamaa al Islamiya
Islamic Group
Islamic Jihad
International Group For Justice
Hosni Mubarak
Global rally and unrest mark Franco death anniversary
In Madrid 6000 Franco supporters gathered at the dictator’s monument while about 3000 protested his regime’s alleged intolerance. Police kept both events peaceful. In Phnom Penh a royal family member faces charges in Hun Sen’s assassination case as Sirivudh remains under house arrest. In Jenin Yasser Arafat was honored amid Palestinian autonomy moves and Hamas plans a political party for elections. Sri Lankan forces renew the offensive on Jaffna with heavy casualties, and in Jerusalem a state inquiry into Rabin’s assassination prompts reforms and Shin Bet disclosures.
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Madrid
Spain
Francisco Franco
Franco
Correction on Nesco Signs caption in Gazette photo
The Gazette will answer complaints about accuracy and fairness in news reports and headlines. When a report is wrong or misleading a correction or clarification will be published here. Phone 398 8313.
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Cedar Rapids
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Wieck
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Cedar
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Ajram
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