Right thing to do and the wrong thing too
Kennedy and Hatch propose a 43 cent cigarette tax increase to fund uninsured children's health care with two thirds of the revenue for health care and one third for deficit reduction. Critics warn this diverts revenue and may not fix the underlying problem, suggesting raising the tax to a half dollar while applying all proceeds to deficit reduction and improving Medicaid instead.
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Orrin Hatch
Utah
Hatch
NBC
Meet the Press
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Times
Sis Bedfellows
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Tobacco Institute
Ronald C. Morris
Mississippi
Morris
Senate
Trent Lott
Miss
Lott
Congress
Keep Zapruder film in government hands
A dispute argues whether the original 486 Zapruder frames of the JFK assassination should remain government property. Proponents say government custody preserves the most complete records and preserves the film’s integrity for future study.
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Zapruder Film
John F. Kennedy
Dallas
Zapruder
Abraham Zapruder
Federal Archive
Abraham Zapr
Public relations myths vs reality in Cedar Rapids area PR
The Public Relations Society of America Cedar Valley chapter argues myths about PR are overturned by reality. PR builds understanding through open, honest communication and strategic information gathering to meet social responsibilities. Tom Petersen APR leads local PR efforts.
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Ers
Cedar Rapids
Five Seasons Transportation
The
Cedar
Public Relations Society of America
Tom Petersen
Apr
Cedar Valley
Parents Demand Onfield Presence At Easter Egg Hunt
Lorie Moen of Hiawatha recounts her distress when her toddler vanished briefly during Noelridge Park’s Easter egg hunt for 3 and 4 year olds. She asks organizers to allow a parent on the field to prevent fear and ensure a safe, reassuring experience for families.
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Noelridge Park
Lorie Moen
Hiawatha
Pay-per-bag plan prompts recycling protests
Teresa Hegland of Cedar Rapids argues in a letter that a per bag charge would spur better recycling. She recycles plastics glass paper and metal and questions why curbside pickup for reductions would cost the same as neighbors with six bags.
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Teresa Hegland
Cedar Rapids
Tribute to Dr Max show host Mambo from Cedar Rapids
A reader recalls growing up in Eastern Iowa watching Dr Max with Mambo on TV. The letter praises Mambo for teaching by humor and courage and for inspiring children beyond formal schooling.
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Dr. Max
Fred Petrick
Mambo
Rural lights and the case for less light pollution
In a letter from Vinton, Diane C Ipsen argues that bright security lights in rural areas create light pollution and insecurity. She urges homeowners to use motion sensors or simple switches and suggests a dog for door security, noting rural residents should avoid street lights.
Gazette letter submission guidelines
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number for verification, but only name and hometown appear in print. Mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 3985846 or email gazette fyiowa.infi.net.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Near Miss and Climbing Verbs Stir Grammarian Debate
A reader recalls a WWII era use of near miss meaning a bomb that exploded near a ship and compares it to today’s narrowed sense. The piece questions whether verbs like climb and lift fit sports or news copy and cites profit versus prophet as a common error caught by editors.
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Columbus
Iowa
Jack
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