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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 2001
Page
9
Medical experts debate preparedness for bioterrorism with Gilchrist noting anthrax and smallpox risks. Some say three years of work since 1998 improved readiness, others call the nation woefully underprepared. CDC urges rapid reporting. stockpiles hold antibiotics and supplies for thousands, not all.
Federal plans warn U S health system could struggle after a large bioterror attack. Five agents rank high priority. smallpox vaccines limited with 12 million doses left for 23 percent of Americans. Anthrax, plague, tularemia, hemorrhagic fevers, and botulism cited with varying symptoms and response notes.
Bruce Clements of St. Louis University declares a lack of preparedness in facing current challenges. He warns policymakers and institutions to act promptly to close strategic gaps and strengthen response plans.
A full page New York Times ad from Yoko Ono features Lennon's Imagine lyric urging peace after the Sept 11 attacks. The eight word message appears on page 29 without photos or extra text, and Ono declined to sign the notice to keep the focus on the message.
Jay Leno plans a free Saturday performance at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. He told the Associated Press that the city feels quiet, and he wants to give something back to a town that has been good to him.
Carey says his sitcom character will keep loving fatty foods and beer while the real Drew Carey, 43, adopted health habits after a blocked artery and angioplasty. He worries fans may fear a thinner appearance but expects no major change to the show. The program airs at 8 p.m. Wednesdays.
Entertainer Pat Boone says patriotic displays surged after the September 11 attacks and announces a rerelease of his 30 year old album American Glory featuring twelve tunes including The Star Spangled Banner. Boone notes years of few artists recording such American patriotic songs.
Today marks birthdays for actor William Windom known for Murder She Wrote, Brigitte Bardot, singer Ben E King, writer director actor John Sayles, actress Sylvia Kristel of Emmanuelle, comedian actress Janeane Garofalo, actress Mira Sorvino, and TV personality Moon Zappa.
Walter Cronkite says it is OK to cry and defends Dan Rather for tears on The Late Show discussing visit to ground zero. Cronkite recalls his JFK death reporting and cites the pressure reporters face after covering tragedy.
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