Arbor Day roots and growth across American towns
Arbor Day began with Julius Sterling Morton who proclaimed April 10, 1872, as the first Arbor Day in Nebraska, leading to nationwide plantings. The movement spread through Cincinnati and Ohio memorials after World War I, with the Arbor Day Foundation forming in 1955 to promote tree care, Tree City USA standards, and civic ceremonies across cities.
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Arbor Day observance and forests cited in Iowa history
The piece notes Arbor Day is recognized in all states by law or proclamation, with Iowa and 23 others observing on the last Friday of April. It recalls the 1972 reforestation drive and Bicentennial tree planting, Iowa’s past losses to disease and logging, and personal reflections on trees as essential life supports and air purifiers.
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American Forestry Association
McDonald’s Corp
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Parents warn TV violence harms children says experts
A Gazette opinion piece by Tom Fruehling cites National Institute of Mental Health findings against Dr. Alan Wurtzil of ABC, arguing TV and film teach violence. Alberta Siegel and researchers urge accountability, noting rising youth violence and profit driven industry practices. Marvin Bartels of Waterloo chairs a media violence panel.
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Right One Beta Writes About Typing Errors and Misprints
A reader points to botched spellings in stories caused by finger slips hitting keys once instead of twice. The piece notes examples from various items, including Adolf not Adolf, tax liens, and dungeness crab, all misprints outside The Gazette.
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Motion Picture Association of America
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Black Hawk Lutheran Ministry
Adolph Hitler
Adolf
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Merce
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