Roosevelt and rumors haunt presidents through the ages
Retired Washington Post reporter Chalmers M. Roberts recalls how Hearst’s orders and confidential press sheets shaped distortions about FDR. He notes off the record remarks, limited print, and persistent sensational tales from the 1930s through Pearl Harbor, with a closing nod to Bill Clinton.
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Chalmers M. Roberts
Bill Clinton
Oval Office
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hearst
William Randolph Hearst
America
Roosevelt
Fdr
McClure Syndicate
New York
White House
Pearl Harbor
Lucy Mercer
Eleanor
Washington
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Washington Post
Open Enrollment in Iowa Schools Draws Mixed Reactions
The editorial assesses Iowa open enrollment five years after a Minnesota model. It notes rising participation from 1,500 in 1990-91 to over 9,000 this year, questions the motive of transfers, and argues dollars should follow students to foster innovation while resisting weakening the law. It defends urban districts and cautions against using race as a pretext.
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OWA
Minnesota
Iowa
House
Senate
Cedar Rapids
Alaska House backs wolf eradication plan to aid moose hunts
The Alaska House approved a measure to speed wolf control to reduce predation on moose and caribou, aiming to attract hunters. The Senate version exists and the governor may sign. Critics fear animal balance and tourism impacts and may urge public response. Juneau is Alaska’s capital.
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Alaska
Associated Press
House
Alaska Senate
Walter J. Hickel
Juneau
Dee
Respect for childhood memories in changing school morals
A reader laments changes in schooling and parenting from past days. They recall children learning basics, self control, and morals, contrasting with modern lessons on safe sex and contraception. They warn of disrespect to authorities and fear loss of traditional family values. They long for a return to earlier ethics.
Aggressive enforcement debated over illegal sump pump hookups
City officials weigh steps to curb illegally attached sump pumps in the sanitary sewer system after a 16 March discussion. A previous smoke test failed to identify violators and suggested homeowners may not know past owners installed illicit connections.
Paradox of small town kindness in Postville letter
Reader Mary M. Miller laments in Cedar Rapids about conflicting coverage in the Gazette. She notes a Postville harassment story on a Sunday page beside an editorial praising small town friendliness. She questions exclusion of outsiders.
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Gazette
Postville
Mary M. Miller
Cedar Rapids
Guidelines for Submitting Letters to the Cedar Rapids Paper
The paper outlines letter submission rules including a 300 word limit, edited content focused on issues and events, not personalities, and required writer signature. Include daytime phone and street address for authentication, no anonymous letters, limit one letter per writer every 30 days, and mail to Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Sackett criticizes Iowa foster care system in Gazette article
Marion reader Jack M. Benzinger comments on Appeals Court Judge Rosemary Sackett’s critique of Iowa foster care. He notes shared frustrations and hopes the judge offers concrete ideas soon, given her system familiarity and past advocacy.
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the Gazette
Appeals Court
Rosemary Sackett
Iowa
Foster Care Review Board
Judge Sackett
Jack M. Benzinger
Marion
Mesquakie Casino Surplus Could Fund Local Diversification
In a Cedar Rapids letter, R. Darling argues the Mesquakie Casino has funds to block tracks by diverting 10 percent of net gaming revenue for 10 years and questions why such wealth isn’t reinvested locally to expand businesses like Amanas did, creating healthier family destinations and more patronage. He suggests a name like Tamanas and notes casino customers drive the effort.
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Amanas
Tamanas
Misplaced phrasing in headlines and captions
A reader notes multiple examples of unclear wording and misplacements in headlines and captions. The piece highlights how shifting a word like in taxes after pay changes meaning, with several humorous or odd usages from editors and AP reports.
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Jans
Clintn
Qyte Om Fron
LF. Hladky Jr
Joe Hladky III
Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
Arlene E. Day
Shirley Oltmann
Central City
R. Darling
Stames
Atskac
Tamfa Rigby ME
Carl Kane
Vinton
Stayskal
IRS
Joan Erbe
Iowa City
Luke Perry
Beverly Hills 90210
Perry
Marilyn
Mylan
Roy McHugh
University of Iowa
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