Editorial: Manufacturing Index Signals Mixed Economic Outlook
The piece discusses the 47.9 manufacturing index from the National Association of Purchasing Management showing contraction, notes a lessening shrinkage from 41.2, and cites Chicago Fed optimism that recession odds fell. It highlights price drops to 33.9 and warns that profits remain squeezed despite orders rising.
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Cheney Utah visit sparks gun carry clash at GOP event
Vice President Dick Cheney faced a protest over concealed guns at a Utah GOP convention in Sandy. Twenty five firearms a dozen ammunition clips and two knives were checked at the door amid Utah Gun Owners Alliance demonstrations and Secret Service security rules.
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Grange Urges FTC to Block Nestle Ralston Purina Merger
The National Grange and major consumer groups press the FTC to halt Nestle's 10.1 billion dollar Nestle Ralston Purina deal. They warn it would create a monopsony, giving Nestle power to set below market prices for farm products and reduce competition among buyers.
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Grange Allies Oppose Nestle Ralston Merger
The Grange and Consumer Federation warn the Nestle Ralston Purina merger harms farmers and consumers. CFA predicts higher pet food prices as market power concentrates, urging the FTC to block the deal. Cedar Rapids leader Gene Edelen heads Iowa Grange, founded 1870.
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Community split over Hy-Vee expansion in Cedar Rapids
Ed Krug questions city funding for the First Avenue NE Hy-Vee, asking about tax impact, jobs, and price effects. He warns the deal could open a Pandora’s box of taxpayer subsidies and urges a public vote and clear financing without burdening residents.
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USA Today
The Gazette invites letters to editor guidelines
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words, requires name street address and daytime phone number, and will publish only name and hometown. One letter per writer every 30 days. Address Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 Fax 319 398 5846 Email gazedit fyiowa com with full contact details.
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Gazette Letters Policy on Accuracy and Corrections
The Gazette states it does not vouch for reader letter accuracy nor judge opinions. Contradictions or corrections by other readers may be published in equal fashion.
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Cedar Rapids schools spending under fire in candidate critique
A candidate attacks Cedar Rapids Educational Service Center spending citing 331 employees and 9.24 million in salaries with top figures for superintendent and directors. The message urges change on the school board, mentions Chris Weaver and a call to vote next Tuesday.
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