GAZETTE EDITORIALS High costs will cool get tough passions
The editorial argues rising prison costs question bold crime measures. It cites Iowa figures for 1995–2000 adding about 11.5 million to corrections and 2000 inmates, notes existing and planned facilities struggle with overcrowding, and favors prevention and education as costlier but more effective long term. It warns tougher policy shifts risk diverting funds from education highways and human services.
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Senate Appropriations Committee
Larry Murphy
Oelwein Democrat
Iowa
Murphy
Charles Hurley
R-Fayette
House
Judiciary Committee
Clinton Should Hold Such Talks More Often
President Clinton’s Tuesday night news conference drew questions about why CBS carried it live and why he doesn’t do this more often. The piece argues his performance was articulate and charming, worthy of regular prime time Q and A, despite critics noting easier questions and imperfect answers.
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Clinton
CBS
Bill Clinton
NBC
ABC
United States
Vietnam S Words Echo Across a Century of War Reflections
The author notes the lasting impact of the Vietnam War and McNamara's memoir In Retrospect drawing.causes outrage and debate across political lines. He recalls how the Vietnam legacy continues to shape national dialogue in elections and policy, with strong emotions still surrounding the war.
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Appomattox Courthouse
Robert McNamara
Defense
Students honored for NHS induction at South Winneshiek High
Guest columnist praises a South Winneshiek High School NHS induction, highlighting character leadership service and scholarship. The piece notes proud parents and relatives, student activity in sports music drama and work to earn spending money, with a personal nod to Wendy, granddaughter of Robert M L Johnson who served public roles in Cedar Rapids.
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South Winneshiek High School
Calmar
America
Wendy
Robert M.L. Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Powell's sins of omission analysis in Powell critique
Washington Post columnist Richard Harwood critiques The New Republic for portraying Colin Powell as morally deficient by what he did not do. He details a 1968 My Lai intrigue involving a letter to General Westmoreland and Powell's limited action, weighing moral responsibility and media deconstruction of an icon.
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Richard Harwood
Washington
The
New Republic
Colin Powell
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Powell
Charles Lane
My Lai
Watergate
White House
Nixon
Office of Management and Budget
Iran
Iraq
Bosnia
Lane
Vietnam
Americal
G-3
Tom Glen
3Rd Infantry
Glen
States
William C. Westmoreland
Michael Bilton
Kevin Sim
Centreville
Ind
Westmoreland
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Due Hladky II
Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
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ABC News
Nightline
New York Times
World Bank
Arizona
John McCain
Navy
James Webb
Munich
Jeff Greenfield
Universal Press Syndicate
YSKAC
Laure
National Honor Society
Washington Post
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