Jackie Robinson Debut Memorialized At Shea Stadium Tribute
The Gazette editorial notes a subdued Shea Stadium tribute to Jackie Robinson with President Clinton and Rachel Robinson, marking the 50th anniversary of his 1947 major league debut. Bud Selig announces Robinson’s No. 42 retirement across baseball and reflects on Robinson’s impact amid enduring prejudice.
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Robinson
Rachel
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Jackie Robinson
Ucla
Art Pennington
Cedar Rapids
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Gazette
Pittsburgh
Hank Greenberg
Chicago Cubs
Johnny) Sain
Brooklyn
Boston
Baseball
Happy Chandler
Leo Durocher
George Raft
Bugsy Siegel
Chandler
Durocher
America
Clinton humor over Whitewater probe fuels debate
The piece mocks a flippant dismissal of the Whitewater inquiry as an obsession, contrasts it with 24 criminal convictions tied to Jim Leach led investigations, and notes reactions from President Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton amid references to UFOs and Hale Bopp.
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Whitewater
Rodham Clinton
Jim Leach
Arkansas
Clinton
Leach
Jim
Susan McDougal
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Gypsy scholars reshape American higher education
Robert Reich notes a rise in adjunct faculty creating a two tier workforce. Linda C. Evans of Grimes speaks at Kirkwood Community College about expectations between core and peripheral workers during Iowa Adjunct Faculty Conference.
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National Center For Education
United States
Robert Reich
U.S
Linda C. Evans
Grimes
Iowa
Kirkwood Community College
Iowa State University
Letters to the Gazette: A history lesson on Israel and Palestine
The letter argues that blame for regional unrest should acknowledge Arab actions and U.N. roles since 1947. It recalls the UN partition plan, the 1948 war, and subsequent control of Gaza and the West Bank, urging recognition of Arab culpability alongside Israel. Tim Countryman Cedar Rapids.
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Israel
United Nations General Assembly
Western Palestine
Jerusalem
U.N
David Ben-Gurion
Egypt
Iraq
Jordan
Lebanon
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Gaza
West Bank
Controversy Over Comparing Animal Rights and Abortion
A Belle Plaine guest column defends animal rights activists from equating their movement with the anti abortion cause. It labels fetuses as human lives and animals as rights bearing, sparking debate on political leanings and freedom.
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Jeff Klinzman
Klinzman
Marion
Audrey Rahn
Comp time bill sparks worker rights debate
In a March 22 editorial the Gazette favored comp time. Rep. Joe Moakley argues the plan harms employees without collective bargaining protections. Critics say it would force time off in lieu of fair pay and call for outlawing mandatory overtime.
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Joe Moakley
D-Mass
Gazette invites public letters with full identification
The Gazette will consider letters and guest columns addressing public affairs. All material may be edited and returned to sender. Include full name signature full street address and daytime phone number. anonymous submissions are not printed. 300 word limit per letter. one letter per writer every 30 days.
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the Gazette
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Gazette Letters Policy Stresses Readers’ Opinions
The Gazette states it does not vouch for letter accuracy or judge opinions. It notes readers may submit contradictions or corrections for publication in future issues.
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Linn-Mar Ballot Question Urges Yes on April 22 Bond Plan
Linn-Mar voters are urged to approve a bond issue April 22 to fund a new elementary school and expansion of existing facilities for the 1999 2000 school year. The district argues that a yes vote prevents protracted piecemeal construction and preserves property values, with polls open 7 am to 8 pm at Indian Creek and Bowman Woods schools. Thomas O Miller president of the Linn-Mar Board of Education urges support for students and community investment.
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Indian Creek
Bowman Woods
Thomas O. Miller
Linn-Mar Community School District
Board of Education
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