02 Sep 1997
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1997
Page
1
About 9,000 rubber ducks dropped from a crane into the Cedar River raising a record 45000 for St. Luke's Hospital Child Protection Center. Tim Zillig adopted duck number one winning a Jamaica vacation for four as volunteers gather ducks with baskets and nets.
In Immokalee Florida buyers swarm roadside stands offering bolita seen signs for saw palmetto berries. The plant’s fruit is touted as a sexual stimulant and cure for enlarged prostates though scientific support is limited. A University of Chicago pilot study showed partial improvement in some men, but experts warn results may be placebo. The herb remains popular amid aging baby boomers seeking prostate relief.
Oak Hill Cemetery in Cedar Rapids hosts Sanguinis Theater nightly scenes and role playing in a free form vampire soap opera. Organizers charge 50 dollars per session, draw about 30 participants weekly, and may relocate to a larger site as the project expands nationally.
The Kernels rallied in the ninth to beat the Burling ton Bees 14 to 12 in a Western Division playoff game. The note hints at more details on page 10 and mentions other local items such as the Rubber Band’s retirement, a Spillville museum expansion, and a Taste of Iowa review on page 3B.
French sources describe a legally drunk driver possibly exceeding 100 mph in the Mercedes that crashed killing Princess Diana, Dodi Fayed, and the driver. Seven photographers held, likely to face formal investigation. witnesses cite taunting photographers and a speedometer pegged near 121 mph.
London mourners line the streets as Diana’s coffin travels in an open carriage. Westminster Abbey to host 2000 guests from royalty to commoners for a televised, invitation-only funeral reflecting a christened compromise between royal family, government, and public wishes. President Clinton will not attend. U S representation to be announced.
Vice President Al Gore credited the 40 cent minimum wage increase to his push as he rallied with AFL-CIO President John Sweeney and union leaders in Illinois. He urged a new unionism and expanded organizing to boost wages and productivity amid a booming economy.
City officials announce a series of public notices across departments. Included are housing, zoning, and community events with dates and contact points for residents seeking details or to file objections.
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