Bush earns praise for handling China crisis over spy crew
Editorials support President Bush for choosing diplomacy over a hard line with China in the missing spy plane incident. They note hard-liners and armchair critics would risk danger by pushing a forceful stance, while Bush prioritized getting the 24 crew home safely. Diplomacy, not confrontation, defined his approach.
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Bush
China
Jerbacks
U.S
Weekly Standard
United States
Gary Bauer
Action
Foundations in Secret Operations Spark Iowa Controversy
Iowa State University Agriculture Foundation faces outrage after selling a 240 acre Powers trust land near Duncombe for 516000. Proceeds go to undetermined expenses while descendants condemn the sale as an ethical violation of the trust. Law allows foundations to operate secretly, prompting calls for openness and accountability.
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Iowa State University Agriculture Foundation
Iowa
ISU Agriculture Foundation
Riley
Marie Powers
ISU
Duncombe
Powers
Community living reforms in Linn County shift away from institutions
In the 1960s to 70s Linn County Iowa embraced home and neighborhood options for adults with developmental disabilities. A public-private system opened group homes and supervised apartments, backed by county state and federal funds, serving about 450 people and costing 4.9 million annually. Local providers, including Discovery Living led by John D Morris, built a sustainable, inclusive community model keeping funds local and creating jobs.
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United States
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Mercy Hospital
Association For Retarded Citizens
Tial
Midwest
John D. Morris
Discovery Living Inc
Two Views on Boy Scout Policy and Equity in Schools
A reader argues the Boy Scouts discriminates against all youths and calls for inclusive programs. The letter also critiques Iowa City district equity rules, urging alignment with age limits, non discrimination, and open facility use to all groups under the First Amendment.
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Boy Scouts of America
National
4-H Council
Boys and Girls Clubs of America
Girl Scouts of America
Boy Scouts
Iowa City Community
The Gazette Seeks Letters and Guest Columns
The Gazette invites public letters and guest columns addressing community matters. Include full name, signature, address, and daytime phone. anonymous submissions are not accepted. Limit letters to 300 words and one per writer every 30 days. column length around 650 words or fewer.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Public schools to receive 800 refurbished computers
The Gazette reports Cedar Rapids schools will get 800 refurbished computers from the REACT Center at a total cost of 720000. A written request and pickup at Collins Road and First Avenue suffice, with a prior year option saving 720000. Refurbished PCs meet 100 MHz processors, 32 MB memory, 1 GB hard drive and include 3Com network cards with a strong warranty.
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Cedar Rapids
React Center
Rockwell Education Access Computer Technology
Gazette
Collins Road
First Avenue
Rockwell-Collins
REACT
Supervisors object to Landfill Site No 2 traffic
Wallace L. Taylor criticizes Linn County Supervisors Jim Houser and Lumir Dostal for worrying about road damage and safety from increased truck traffic at Landfill Site No 2 while ignoring impacts on nearby residents and Bluestem board ties. The county residents are urged to be outraged.
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Jim Houser
Lumir Dostal
County Home Road
Houser
Dostal
Hennessey
Bluestem Board
Linn County
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