Marilyn Monroe death renews JFK conspiracy echoes
The Gazette revisits Marilyn Monroe’s 1962 death and ties to the Kennedy era, noting claims of coerced death certificate signing, a missing diary, and alleged CIA links. It cites past Camelot scandals like Judith Campbell Exner and Mary Pinchot Meyer, arguing renewed inquiries may yield little new proof.
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Robert
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Wise tax challenge threatens Senate origin of bill
Bipartisan but conservative lawmakers plan to sue over a 98.3 billion tax bill arguing it originated in the Senate in violation of Article I, Section 7. They contend House origin ensures voter accountability and warn of dangerous precedent and potential illegality. The case could shape political blame for deficits or tax hikes.
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Environmental debate frames offshore leases and public lands
Aspen readers confront a shift from rugged outdoors to cushioned comforts while Congress and the Interior Department press ahead with offshore oil and coal leases. Critics warn of market glut, weak bids, and potential suit as Watt advocates broad land sales amid environmental pushback and a wary public.
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Bipartisan Budget Talks and Local News Reader Complaints
Reader letters criticize Congress for shifting from a March budget compromise to a later push for a balanced budget amendment while noting delays in The Gazette’s local crime and accident reporting. The letters reference Iowa lawmakers Tauke and Leach and recount incidents in Urbana and Bowman Woods.
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Tom Tauke
Jim Leach
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Iowa City
Correcting past tense usage on hang and hanged in writing
A discussion recalls editors from the Gazette about proper usage of hung versus hanged. Russ Markert notes that for self inflicted death or execution the correct past tense is hanged, while other objects remain hung.
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Illian
Rieke
Pat McPartland’s Cubs Affection Sparks Reader Backlash
A letter-to-the-editor accuses Pat McPartland of bias in his Outlooks column dated August 14 for openly favoring the Cubs. The writer recalls growing up with Pat in Marion and mentions his father Fritz as a noted umpire and baseball expert.
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Language roots and the evolution of English influences
The writer clarifies a previous comment on English as a pure language and expands on linguistic origins. They discuss Latin Romance roots, Greek and Latin contributions to English vocabulary, Teutonic heritage, and the Norman French impact on early English, noting ongoing influence without claiming purity.
Correction to Scott Hall letter on Scripture's primacy
Correction note clarifies a typographical error in the Aug. 17 letter by Scott Hall. The term non-verifiable should have appeared instead of non-variable to describe a scriptural argument. Readers are advised to adjust the language accordingly.
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