Clinton Hits Terror Network With Targeted Missile Strike
The United States launched cruise missile strikes on suspected terrorists in Sudan and Afghanistan, 13 days after embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania. President Clinton framed the move as a pre emptive action against further attacks, with Osama bin Laden named as a key target and officials stressing the operation targets terrorists, not Muslims. Congressional leaders supported the decision, while critics questioned timing and political motives.
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Middle East
Letters to the Gazette on Clinton honesty and leadership
Readers question Bill Clinton fitness as president amid admitted lies and personal scandal. Letters from Gary H. Cotton Heather Schebel and Jason Fitzgerald demand trust, assess integrity, and compare Clinton to Kennedy while urging accountability and clear moral judgment.
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Gary H. Cotton
Cedar Rapids
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Jack Kennedy
Jason Fitzgerald
Marion
Sanger's altruistic goals and Planned Parenthood defense
A Cedar Rapids reader defends Margaret Sanger's aims to educate and save lives, rebuts an Aug. 4 letter accusing evolution and dysgenic claims, and criticizes male authority over women and hunger among Iowa children. The writer condemns misinformation and praises Planned Parenthood’s outreach.
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Margaret Sanger
Planned Parenthood
Iowa
Karen J. Hindenach
Cedar Rapids
Nightmarish 911 call leaves Cedar Rapids family seeking change
Erin Goodwin recalls Aug 12 call when four family members dialed 911 after her father stopped breathing. She describes being put on hold, transfers, curt responses, and a lack of guidance despite compassionate paramedics. She hopes for system improvements to prevent future deaths.
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Erin Goodwin
Cedar Rapids
Misinformation on the morning-after pill debated
Kathryn Kist of Linn Area Pro-Life United cautions against misusing terms about the morning-after pill on KCRG TV9. She argues it may act as an early chemical abortion rather than an abortion alternative, stressing careful language to avoid claiming fewer abortions.
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Dean Edell
Kcrg Tv9
United States
Edell
Kathryn Kist
Linn Area
Pro-Life United
Cedar Rapids
Photovoltaics Work Shines at Iowa RAGBRAI Blues Bus Tour
Tom Snyder of Dyersville leads Iowa Renewable Energy Association as it showcases solar power at RAGBRAI with the PV power trailer powering blues bands. The event promotes PV demonstrations, education, and a solar music festival at the Iowa Blues Fest and IRENEW Energy Expo with up to 4000 watts of solar power.
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Cedar Rapids
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Taylor
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John Hazell
Mason City
Decorah
Iowa City
Chicago
Lowa
Alaska
Australia
IOU
Johnson County
Tom Snyder
Dyersville
Western Dubuque
YouR TURN The Gazette letters policy note
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number, but only name will be printed. Mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Fax and email options provided.
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Cedar Rapids
Not Secular Nation Says Fairfield Letter
A letter from Darlene Waters of Iowa City argues the United States is not secular noting the motto In God we trust on currency and legal barriers for same sex marriage due to religious opposition. She contrasts the U S Constitution with what she calls a religious state and urges secular separation.
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