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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 2007
Page
2
Alain Robert, known as Spiderman, ascended the Federation Tower in Moscow, reaching the 799 feet mark before police detained him. The stunt occurred Tuesday, drawing international attention to the high rise climb.
A Tuesday report notes high violence in Iraq, weaker Iraqi security forces, and stalled Baghdad political talks hindering steps to curb sectarian clashes. Also, the AP counts 3741 U.S. military fatalities since March 2003 as of Sept 4, 2007. A separate piece reports religious leaders favoring same sex marriage as a priority for Iowans and Americans.
The Cedar Rapids Kernels appear playoff contenders in the Midwest League with strong recent form. Their ultimate Midwest League playoff success remains uncertain as the season progresses.
Editor errors prompt corrections in captions and listings. Photo captions misstate last names Bobby Stegall and Barb Griffeth. Misprint in Goat Show title appears in A La Arts. Ticket price omitted for Nagaland speaker at River of Life Ministries. Marion Patterson job description corrected. The Gazette offers reader feedback and correction contact numbers.
Leonard Pitts critiques the Larry Craig case and broader gay politics in American public life. He notes how conservative actors deny or mask sexuality while facing scrutiny, citing Craig and other figures, and argues honesty about sexual orientation would ease political fallout.
Millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett vanished after taking off Monday from Flying M Ranch near Reno to scout land speed locations. Search crews scoured 7,500 square miles of rugged western Nevada terrain, aided by 14 aircraft and infrared gear, while authorities pursued leads and awaited possible radio or satellite signals. Fossett, age 63, had no flight plan filed and was known for record-breaking flights including a solo balloon circumnavigation.
Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm signed a bill scheduling the state’s presidential primary for January 15. The move challenges national party rules and threatens earlier contests in Iowa and New Hampshire, potentially reshaping the 2007 nomination calendar.
The Gazette published in Cedar Rapids Iowa outlines its publication base at 500 Third Avenue SE and post office box 511. It lists subscription rates, delivery options, and general contact numbers for service and reader inquiries.
The Gazette highlights an environmental push to print with soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Ingleside Drive SW or other nearby locations.
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