Halloween changed from a kid’s night to adult spectacle
Mike Deupree argues Halloween has evolved from a simple, risky trick or treat ritual into an adult orchestrated holiday with elaborate costumes, promotions, and safety interventions. He laments the loss of spontaneous pranks and the original scare element, suggesting the shift dulls the holiday’s edge while providing adults a distraction from real fears.
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FBI official pleads guilty to obstruction of justice
A senior FBI official, E. Michael Kahoe, pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice for destroying a report criticizing the FBI’s handling of the 1992 Ruby Ridge siege. He agreed to cooperate with prosecutors and resigns from the FBI, facing up to 10 years and a $250,000 fine.
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Corrections issued on library sale and local tax stance
The Cedar Rapids Public Library book sale will be held Friday through Sunday at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Kinko’s Copy Shop in Iowa City has no contract to coupon Ross Laboratories. Jim Possehl, Republican candidate for Iowa County Board of Supervisors, says he is neutral on the local option sales tax. The Gazette will respond to complaints about accuracy via Dhone 398 8313.
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The Gazette Promotes Agriculture With Soybean Ink
The Gazette highlights agricultural support by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle papers at City Carton on 4250 Sixth St SW or at the nearest recycling location.
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Apartheid killer de Kock given two life terms in SA
Former South African police colonel Eugene de Kock, once unsure how many activists he killed, was sentenced to two life terms plus 212 years after conviction on six murders and 83 charges. Judge Van der Merwe called the crimes revolting, calculated and cold blooded.
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