Gas reserves debate and push for alternative energy
The Gazette urges caution on tapping the U.S. strategic petroleum reserve to ease gas prices. It criticizes reliance on nonrenewable oil and backs accelerated development of alternative energy, citing Iowa’s Ethanol and Des Moines transit pilot as steps toward reducing petroleum dependence.
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Tom Tauke
Bush
Tauke
U.S
Iraq
Kuwait
America
Iowa
Midwest Power
Radcliffe
Des Moines
Iowa Leaders Clash Over Energy Policy and Gas Prices
The piece critiques Branstad and Avenson for political posturing amid rising fuel costs. It argues both sides avoid real solutions, notes Avenson blames vetoed conservation bills and the budget must stay balanced, and calls for bipartisan action on energy independence.
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Terry Branstad
Don Avenson
Branstad
Avenson
General Assembly
Iowa
Des Moines
America
Barry and the Mayor a Celebrity in Washington
A long critique of Mayor Barry known for a civil rights past, facing jury indecision on most charges and a single misdemeanor conviction. The piece laments celebrity culture, race politics, and media sensationalism, arguing the mayor became a symbol of public fundaments versus moral standards.
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Nixon
Barry
Casting and race stir debate in theater equity
The piece argues against thought police casting, noting Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington in Shakespeare roles while critiquing Miss Saigon casting. It highlights double standards, urges color blind acting, and warns of a potential future where white actors may be excluded from Asian or other roles. The commentary critiques how identity define casting choices and the potential loss of opportunity for actors.
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Barry
Washington
Rob Lowe
Roseanne Barr
Mother Barry
Thought Police
Central Park
Morgan Freeman
Petruchio
Denzel Washington
Richard III
Equity
Jonathan Pryce
London
Pryce
Pat Carroll
Falstaff
Josette Simon
Maggie
Arthur Miller
Marilyn Monroe
Actors’ Union
John Guare
Squirrel War at the Feeders Ends With Tough Lessons
A Cedar Rapids resident recounts an ongoing, costly battle with hungry squirrels. Multiple failed “squirrel proof” feeders, a ground stake and a rugged can failed to deter Rocky Balboa and his brood. The narrator plots new defenses while joking about corn fed beef for the squirrels.
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Rocky Balboa
Rocky
Squirrel
Buddy
Iowa
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