Schindler's List sparks debate on teaching tolerance to youth
Editorial argues Spielberg's film should reach high school students as a universal condemnation of genocide. Critics note its Jewish focus may limit universal appeal, but the piece insists the harrowing portrayal of Hitler's genocide invites empathy for all victims and underscores a global tolerance lesson.
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McGill sketched $3 million Navy scam via mailbox stamps
Senate testimony details James Edward McGill using a mailbox, rubber stamps, bogus invoices and blank forms to bill the Navy for over $3 million in undelivered services from 1989 to 1993. Names on claims were fake Navy officials. McGill pleaded guilty and faces sentencing May 12. Grassley cites the case in fraud-fighting urges and tax-time reflections.
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Time is now for Whitewater hearings
Opinion on Whitewater probes calls for full congressional hearings to expose facts about the Clintons. The piece accuses the White House of stonewalling and urges Dole and Republicans to press for investigation and disclosure to let voters decide.
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Letters to the Gazette Getting by with it
Cedar Rapids readers discuss downtown parking violations and apparent leniency for young offenders. A reader recalls paying no fines after numerous tickets and observes how some court outcomes seem to let violators off.
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Park Dowtown
F.A. Berry
Cedar Rapids
Prescription for unemployment in tax break column
Letter writer argues tax breaks for manufacturers favor investors over workers. He asserts capital intensive firms create few jobs and push income upward, while spending and wages should flow to workers to sustain demand. Gov Branstad’s stance on building capital projects is challenged as misaligned with consumer purchasing power.
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Reagan
Park Parking Debates Over Downtown Cedar Rapids Jobs Plan
A MCI representative links 350 new Cedar Rapids jobs to a $40 monthly parking fee arguing availability matters more than price. City officials delayed a vote until April 6 while noting prior discussions. monthly parkers may shift to higher levels or roof lots as fairness drives support for $30 per month.
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Cedar Rapids
Fourth Avenue Parkdale
Gazette Publishes Readers Letters Policy Note
The Gazette states it does not vouch for letter accuracy nor judge the opinions offered. It notes readers may seek corrections or alternatives and that such responses will be considered for publication under the paper's CRPR NY policy.
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National Volunteer Week Celebrated Across City
Leades in Volunteerism and Volunteer Center United Way sponsor the second annual city wide volunteer recognition during National Volunteer Week. Volunteers contribute thousands of hours to the Department of Human Services and Hospice of Mercy, with 4315 hours logged this year and 2000 hours by Linn County volunteers.
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Lindale Mall
Lois Foster
Velma Stramel
Department of Human Services
Linn County
Hospice of Mercy
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