Recycling with eyes open for Cedar Rapids and Marion next spring
An advisory panel backs a pilot curbside recycling program for Cedar Rapids and Marion starting next spring. The plan includes newspaper, cardboard, mixed paper, plastics No 1 and No 2, and metal cans, but excludes glass initially. The piece notes high costs and potential local landfill limits, urging careful implementation and possible per household charges.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion
New York Times
John Tierney
New York City
Tierney
Charles City
New York
Iowa
Virginia
Linn County
Duke speaks on campus raising First Amendment debate
California faces a clash over free speech as Cal State Northridge pays David Duke 4000 to outline his views on affirmative action amid Prop 209 votes. Critics say it ties the measure to the Klan while supporters defend constitutional rights and robust debate.
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California
David Duke
Louisiana
Cal State Northridge
Duke
Northridge
Student Senate
Nation of Islam
Louis Farrakhan
Yahoo
Senate opposes gay marriage in 85 to 14 Senate vote
Opinion piece lauds the 85 to 14 Senate vote rejecting redefining marriage to include same sex unions. It argues opponents fear courts overruling public will and warns of broader moves toward judicial activism and moral decline.
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U.S. Senate
Senate
Dan Coats
R-Ind
Robert Byrd
D-W.va
Los Angeles Times
Steve Wayland
Clinton
Wayland
Christian Scientists and Birth Choices in Home and Hospital Settings
The article clarifies Christian Scientists may use qualified physicians or nurse midwives at birth. It notes many prefer hospital births due to availability of home-like maternity spaces and minimal medical intrusion while affirming individual choice and the role of prayer.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids approves instructional support levy vote
Cedar Rapids voters approved a new instructional support levy for the local school district. Leaders thank volunteers and voters, noting past defeat in March 1995 and pledging wise use of tax dollars to benefit Cedar Rapids students for years. Ken Childress succeeds as education leader.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Community
Report Card Commission
Ron Olson
Board of Education
Cedar Rapids Community School District
Ken Childress
Iowa citizen traces language slips in busy newsletter
A readerspotlights several linguistic slips in a newsletter including misused words and keyboard-like errors. Noting doubleheader misprints and odd pronoun choices the observer catalogs examples from several sentences and underscores the value of careful editing in journalism.
Principal Dena Chambliss earns mixed town praise in Hiawatha
A Hiawatha parent defends Principal Dena Chambliss, praising her discipline and transparency. He cites support for school newsletters and a Campbell Soup label program, contrasts with prior administration, and argues the environment is better for staff and students.
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Hiawatha
Hiawatha Elementary
Dena Chambliss
Chambliss
Ann
Johnson Elementary
Daniel N. Brown
Letters to the Gazette Welcomed for Community Pages
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number. only name and hometown will appear with the address. Mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or send via Fax or email.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Tanager Place Summer Fest Raises Over 45000 for Children
The 1996 Tanager Place Summer Fest drew hundreds of volunteers and many businesses contributing time and funds, netting more than 45000 to support children and families served by Tanager Place in Cedar Rapids. George Estle, CEO, thanked local media for boosting awareness of the organization's work with abused and emotionally challenged children.
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Tanager Place
George Estle
Cedar Rapids
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Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
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Supreme Court
Kennedy
David Pryor
D-Ark
Hawaii
Cal Thomas
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
5eDow
Remem Mny
Don Hattery
By Carl Kane
Iowa Cition
Cillan
Tanager
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