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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1998
Page
1
Former soldier James Hoyt recalls his time as a prisoner of the Buchenwald Nazi death camp. He describes gaunt survivors, stacked bodies, and the lasting impact of the camp on his memory and psyche.
New York defeats the Cleveland Indians 9-5 to clinch the AL championship in six games and advance to the World Series for a record 35th time. The article also briefly diverges to unrelated notes about dog birth and magazine content.
Brenton Investments plans a portfolio offering featuring five billion details in a bid to attract investor confidence. The plan signals faith in local companies and growth prospects amid market uncertainty.
The NBA canceled its regular season for the first time as contract talks between owners and players broke off. Linn County supervisors pause plans for a 10 home development near Airport National Golf Course.
Tips warn that playing car radio or tunes with engine off can slowly drain the battery. Experts note most modern systems draw energy briefly but prolonged idle listening may reduce charge, especially in cold or old batteries.
The Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission faced a packed City Hall audience as 600 people debated adding sexual orientation to the citys civil rights ordinance. Speakers split 24 against and 23 for the change, with religious opponents warning of divine judgment and supporters urging equal protection. No decision was announced.
Cedar Rapids finance official Ole Munson was acquitted on a gun charge after jurors questioned whether Iowa law differentiates weapon permits for reserve officers from full time officers. Juror Sam Holden said a technicality raised late in testimony left doubt about where Munson could carry a handgun. The jury also acquitted him of marijuana possession, stating the state did not prove he knew the drug was in his bag.
Health officials at an international vaccines conference cautioned that summer flu outbreaks signal a potentially ferocious season. Few people receive flu shots or the pneumococcal vaccine, which prevents complications like pneumonia and bronchitis. Experts note aging populations and antibiotic resistance heighten the need for vaccines amid outbreaks linked to a highly lethal virus in Hong Kong and summer incidents in Alaska and Florida.
Cedar Rapids officials breathe easier after Rose of Ole Munson is acquitted on drug and weapons charges. City Clerk Ann Ollinger and Mayor Lee Clancey express relief while departments continue normal operations. Hartz faces scrutiny over hiring. she reports mixed support amid trial fallout.
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