Editorial calls for a national sex offender registry
The Gazette notes federal pressure for states to create tracking systems and argues a nationwide registry would better track offenders as they move. It cites a New York Times feature on camp staff background checks, the limits of local databases, and quotes officials warning that a registry alone is not a panacea.
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United States
New York Times
Carol Lawson
Westchester County
N.Y
Connecticut
Lawson
New York State
Maryland
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Gary Hinzman
Iowa
Sixth Judicial District Department of Corrections
the Gazette
Hinzman
Cole Seeks Quiet Convention By Dodging Abortion Fight
The article describes a Republican platform debate over abortion policy as moderates push for a compromise while conservatives demand a constitutional anti abortion amendment. It warns a floor clash could mar Bob Dole’s campaign against Clinton and urges unity at the convention.
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Bob Dole
Dole
Clinton
Opinion: Britons Question U S Olympics Image and Coverage
The piece argues that global criticism of the U S Olympic effort reflects how Americans view themselves. It cites European editors and observers who compare NBC and BBC coverage to national character, noting dismay at the U S medal tally and perceived sentimental, commercial framing of events.
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Nigel
Amiel
CNN
Walter Rogers
News Network
Middle East
Jerusalem
Jesus
NBC Sports
Observer
Sam
Pat Putnam
NBC
Coca-Cola
IBM
Atlanta
City Council deals seen as done deals anger Cedar Rapids readers
Letters warn the council votes appear fixed despite public comment. Readers say resolutions are never tabled and fear hidden agendas behind job cuts led by Commissioner Hughes. They urge citizens to monitor, speak up, and demand representation.
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Cedar Rapids
Parks and Recreation
Evan ‘“Chip’’ Hughes
Trial by media dissolves us all
Frank N. King Jr. of Cedar Rapids argues that sensationalist news coverage harms constitutional rights and demands a jury trial and just compensation if Richard Jewell is wrongly convicted or exonerated. The piece calls for citizen protest against media sensationalism.
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Richard Jewell
America
Jewell
Frank N. King Jr
Cedar Rapids
Letters to the Gazette Accept Letters Up To 300 Words
The Gazette invites reader letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone. only your name and hometown will be published. Mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazette at infi net.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Torchlight Triumph At Medea Play At Brucemore
The Medea presentation at Brucemore delighted Cedar Rapids readers with a superb directing job by Jim Kern and a talented cast. Peggy Whitworth led Brucemore as executive producer and director, guiding the Torchlight Theatrics production to community acclaim.
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Brucemore
Jim Kern
Peggy Whitworth
Public complains over months of street disruption and damage
Iola Ludwick of Cedar Rapids alleges months of street digging and mud disrupted daily life since June 1. She cites closed streets 11th Avenue and First Street forcing long walks, lost parking, water outages, damaged homes, and business losses with no aid from officials or police who parked in private spaces.
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11Th Avenue
First Street
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