Ironies arise as Oklahoma City tragedy unfolds
Editorial reflects on Dana Bradley and others missing after the Murrah Building blast. It notes the Lusters facing eviction and the impact on ordinary lives, questions terrorism shifts, and laments that Heartland innocence is pierced by hate. It warns of new federal powers and heightened surveillance.
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Oklahoma City
Dana Bradley
Alfred Murrah Federal
Bradley
Robert
Donna Luster
Murrah
Lusters
Marion Gandy
Becky Nimmo
Portland
Ore
Reuters
Clinton
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Congress
Truth and paper prices rise with press freedom
The article notes a 69 percent rise in newsprint costs over two years forcing two subscription hikes. It links soaring demand from NAFTA trade, GATT, and Eastern Europe’s post communist publishing boom to higher prices. It argues the cost is the price of expanding freedom to print truth.
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GATT
NAFTA
Europe
Beware the gangs a Cedar Rapids survivor writes
Victims' rights advocate recounts the murder of his daughter Michelle Brown-Daugherty in 1993 and the subsequent trial of four suspects in San Diego. He warns of growing gang activity in Cedar Rapids, urges awareness and community safety, and honors victims while urging families to treasure loved ones.
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Chris Eidemiller
Oklahoma City
Michelle R. Brown- Daugherty
Michelle
San Diego
Cedar Rapids
Dick and I
Why Dole Flip Flopped On The Gun Ban
Letters to the Gazette argue Bob Dole shifted to support repealing the assault weapons ban to gain NRA funding for his presidential bid. The writer cites Simon Cameron on bought politicians and calls for campaign finance reform to curb PAC influence on Congress and GOP leaders.
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Dole
Congress
Bob Dole
NRA
Simon Cameron
Pennsylvania
Request for small raise amid discrimination concerns
A Cedar Rapids reader argues for a modest $45 monthly raise to ease medical bills, asserting long tenure and Social Security contributions justify support. He suggests other workers could benefit and notes intent to pay additional taxes.
Simpson trial sparks public faith in justice system
Letters criticize the O J Simpson case blaming the judiciary and jury composition. Authors warn taxpayers pay the price and compare to the McDonald case, joking about trivial lawsuits and legal counsel influence.
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O.J. Simpson
O.J
Gazette Letters Guideline and Contact Details
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone number, but only your name and hometown appear with the letter. Address Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Fax and email contacts listed.
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Cedar Rapids
Hospice Volunteers Shine During Week Of Recognition
Hospice volunteers are praised for their priceless help and compassionate presence guiding patients and families through dignity at end of life. Sue Yeaney notes volunteers enrich lives, with James E. Miller citing how their work makes the world a better time and people.
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James E. Miller
State legislators criticized as unproductive and costly
A critic argues that legislators earn 18600 dollars annually yet produce little. They contend the body could be shut for four years without loss and recall two major failings: expansion of gambling and closure of liquor stores, both seen as grave errors.
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