Winnie the Can Picker Sways Iowa in Campaign Debate
A 79-year-old Altoona woman Winnie Skinner drew media attention by collecting cans for nickels to fund medications, a point critics say highlights campaign rhetoric about social programs. The column questions government support versus family aid and reflects on how such stories shape voters' views in Iowa's early contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Espite
Iowa
Winnie
Altoona
Winifred Skinner
al Gore
Gore
UAW
Gazette promotes agriculture with soybean ink and recycling
The Gazette promotes agriculture by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers via City Carton at 4250 Sixth St SW or the nearest recycling location. Inc. P.O. Box 511 Cedar IA 52406. Service numbers are listed as 319 398 8333 and 1 800 397 8333.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
City Carton
Sixth St
Third Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Iowa City Gazette
Inc
States
U.S. Territories
Drug industry faces campaign scrutiny over rising drug costs
Washington AP reports a decade of rising prescription prices fueling industry profits and debate in the presidential race. Gore and Bush frame costs as a public squeeze while supporters cite research spending, new drugs, and advertising as factors influencing prices and access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
al Gore
George W. Bush
Clinton
Brandeis University
Focus on tire deaths may lead to federal rollover ratings
The Firestone recall investigation spurred a push for the first federal vehicle rollover ratings by year’s end. Safety advocates expect the ratings to pressure automakers to meet standards to reduce rollovers. They cite federal data showing SUV rollover fatalities triple that of cars and 50 percent higher than pickups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rape Victims Seek HIV Tests Under House Bill
The House considers a Weldon bill requiring HIV testing of rape suspects within 48 hours of indictment when the victim requests it. The measure, passed 380 to 19 in the House, aims to speed testing and curb leniency deals, but critics say it was rushed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dave Weldon
R-Fla
Weldon
House
Bobby Scott
D-Va
Gazette Corrects Solon Area School Location and Parrish Trial Detail
The Gazette corrects Stone Academy location to two miles north of Solon on Highway 1 and clarifies that Henry Parrish Jr. trial palm prints were found on a plastic mattress cover with blood, not merely bloody. It notes the newspaper will publish corrections when reports are inaccurate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone Academy
Solon
Highway 1
Henry Parrish Jr
Parrish
the Gazette
Also Mentioned on This Page
Franklin D. Roosevelt
White House
CCC
Mike Deupree
Tyiowa
Gazetteonline
Mike
Deupree
Students For Gun Control
Louisiana State University
Fred Dillon
LSU
Baton Rouge
Rusty Phillips
LSU School of Social Work
Alliance For Justice
United States
Supreme Court
Gov
Medex Clinical Trial Services
Raew
Ellis Blvd
MTSU
SR Fabrics
Ams
Oon Luisa
Muse
Letelies Sale Mership
Radko
A&w
National
Amana Society
Bartunek
Beltone
Callahan
Commercial Federal Dillard’s Department
Edward Jones
Ellen’s
Cour
Erbe
Ron
Heartland Investments
Hills Bank & Trust Hy Weliams
Iowa City
Iowa Foot & Ankle Clinic
Iowa Wireless JK Harris
Nassif Oriental Bugs National Pork Producer
Nelson's Meat Market
New York Life Nextel! Partners
Old Capitol Mall
Pierson
University of Iowa
Slaasneo Uveadunes
Catia
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!