Mermaid in Tuna Sandwich Sparks Tabloid Whimsy
A reader reviews sensational weekly issue with a photo of a man holding a mermaid found in a tuna sandwich. He notes the story likely false but praises outrageous creativity and internet photo tricks that mislead readers.
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GAO report finds widespread voting problems in 2000 election
The General Accounting Office reports that 57 percent of voting jurisdictions had significant issues in the 2000 election. Problems included insufficient poll workers, training gaps, inaccurate registration lists, and difficulties for overseas ballots. The findings, released in Washington, prompt cautious congressional scrutiny and calls for measured reforms.
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Commitment to the future The Gazette promotes soybean ink
The Gazette encourages recycling and prints with soybean ink on recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to drop newspapers at City Carton in Cedar Rapids or use a local recycling location. Established 1883, Cedar Rapids address, delivery rates listed.
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Court rejects roadblock challenge in unlicensed driver case
The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from two Dayton men cited in 1998 for driving without licenses. The ruling leaves intact precedents allowing sobriety checkpoints but questions random car stops for unlicensed drivers.
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Supreme Court Takes Up Church Canvassing Case and Self-Representation Bid
The Supreme Court agreed to decide if Stratton Ohio officials violated Jehovah's Witnesses rights by requiring mayoral consent to canvass neighborhoods. It refused Colwell's appeal over self-representation and agreed to hear California's case on delays in postconviction appeals, including whether a four month gap bars further reviews.
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Correction notes air bag sensors in bumpers instead of inside cars
In the Transportation 2002 special section a missing word on page 7 should have stated that many older cars have air bag sensors located in the bumpers rather than inside the car. The Gazette will respond to complaints about accuracy and fairness with corrections published in this space.
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