Patriot Game echoes on war and mothers hope
Jacquelyn Mitchard reflects on the draft after 9 11, arguing that war hurts the young and that forty and fifty year olds should consider stepping up. She recalls family stories, a Chicago radio host, and a Behan poem while urging a tempered patriotism and shared sacrifice.
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Generals authorized to order downing of threatening airliners
Pentagon officials said two Air Force generals may order the military to shoot down any civilian airliner deemed to threaten U S cities. Maj Gen Larry Arnold would cover the 48 contiguous states and Lt Gen Norton Schwartz Alaska with Hawaii under Pacific Command.
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Alaska
Hawaii
U.S. Pacific Command
Correction: Man of La Mancha at Luther College
The Gazette corrects an Accent section error stating Man of La Mancha will not be performed Friday at Luther College Decorah. Thursday's note reported the opposite. Readers may call the Gazette with accuracy, fairness, or completeness concerns at the listed numbers.
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Gazette Advocates Soy Ink Recycling Drive
The Gazette highlights agriculture friendly practices by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton located at 4250 Sixth St SW or at the nearest recycling location.
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Gazette Iowa City Cedar Rapids edition address and rates
The Gazette editions list subscription options by carrier and mail including weekly and annual rates. AP news is exclusive for local and AP dispatches. Postmaster address changes go to Gazette Communications in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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