No sense blaming talk show freedom after Oklahoma bombing
Editorial argues President Clinton overstepped in linking airwave talk to the Oklahoma City bombing. It notes rising approval but criticizes broad attacks on talk radio and urges readers to tune out intolerant broadcasts rather than censoring forums. It cites critics from Media Access Project and Wall Street Journal.
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Iowa House backs school to work bill for basic skills
The bill urged by Phil Wise aims to ensure graduates leave high school proficient in reading, writing, mathematics and science. It directs the Iowa Department of Education to develop a program to emphasize basic skills, signaling lawmakers support for stronger employability standards.
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Oklahoma no leniency for terrorists says Oklahoma native
Darcy O'Brien reflects from Oklahoma City on national terror, local culture, and the call for the death penalty in terrorism cases. He contrasts Oklahoma’s defiant identity with Los Angeles history and notes the state’s mix of pride, danger, and resilience.
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After bombing debate urges measured response to terrorism
Letter argues the Oklahoma federal building bombing demands society decide how to respond without empowering terrorists or expanding government. It warns that terrorism undermines legitimacy and may prompt stricter laws and repression, noting a poll showing 58 percent ready to cede freedoms. It recalls Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia as cautionary examples.
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Letters on freedom and security echo in Gazette
John A. Stately and Sarah Hayes submit letters urging protection of civil liberties amid terrorism. Stately cites Clinton’s Three Strikes plan and Oklahoma City bombing as context for fears about security. Hayes questions whether capturing those labeled evil would count as strike one.
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English Invasion Poems Highlight Language Struggles
Non U S personnel at NATO near Paris struggle with English pronunciation. Poems titled English IS Tough Stuff and plurals help illustrate oddities. France resists perceived invasion while linguist Hagege says vocabulary only shifts. The piece ends urging vigilance as Japanese language encroachment looms.
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Subhead misleads on Oklahoma City bombing coverage
Reader letters criticize The Gazette for a sensational subhead linking Islamic militants to the Oklahoma City blast. They urge fair reporting, caution against broad stereotypes, and remind that Muslims are peaceful and not responsible for the act.
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