Humor as balm in tragedy and the role of laughter
Bill Tammeus reflects on using humor after the Sept. 11 attacks to heal collective grief. He recalls family moments of shared laughter during loss, notes humor can ease pain without trivializing suffering, and urges balance between mourning and hopeful levity. He credits Carlyle on humor’s heart and head, and shares his Kansas City Star columnist perspective.
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Pilots Union Shifts From Firearms to Stun Guns
Air Line Pilots Association backs off arming pilots with firearms and endorses stun guns after a lukewarm congressional reception. President Duane Woerth cites broad support for stun guns and notes government agencies have begun contingency planning for military use of some planes. Woerth testified on a voluntary FBI program for pilot arming.
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Corrections on Iowa City Labor Contract Coverage
The Gazette clarifies Steve Rynecki of Von Briesen Purtell Roper worked for the city of Iowa City on fire and police labor contracts. A Thursday story misidentified his side. Cedar Rapids primary election is Oct 9. a Friday brief had the wrong date.
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Gazette promotes agriculture with soybean ink recycling effort
The Gazette urges readers to recycle by dropping newspapers at City Carton in Cedar Rapids or at the nearest recycling location. The paper notes Associated Press exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches. Postmaster and subscription contacts are listed for Gazette Communications Inc. in Cedar Rapids.
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Clinton defends Bush strategy at New York town hall
Sen Hillary Rodham Clinton and Sen Charles Schumer spoke at a Rochester town hall defending the administration's terrorism policy. She said the goal is to minimize lives lost while using military force as needed and that the congressional resolution to authorize force is interpreted appropriately.
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Administration backs minimum wage boost in stimulus talks
White House and lawmakers near a 686 billion spending package for next year with possible worker relief. A senior official says Bush seeks bipartisan stimulus including a minimum wage rise from 5.15 to 6.65 dollars, offset by payroll tax cuts and business-friendly tax measures. Chamber of Commerce voices concern over higher wages.
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Sept 11 Developments: Bush pursues terrorists and Taliban talks fail
U S officials report ongoing pursuit of terrorists after the attacks. Afghan Taliban leadership rejects Pakistani appeals as bin Laden remains at large. Hijackers left Arabic documents implying death by suicide and spiritual preparation. Loch Raissi linked to Arizona in late 1990s. Over 480 detainees. Reagan National to reopen with enhanced security. WTC rubble cleanup could take a year and cost $7 billion. Missing at WTC about 5,960. Pentagon death toll 189 and Pennsylvania crash 44.
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