Cold War lingering grudge flares over Kursk rescue fate
The editorial argues a long held resentment between the United States and Russia persists since Cold War incidents such as the 1974 CIA submarine lift near Hawaii. It notes Russia’s reluctance to accept U S help for the Kursk disaster and contrasts past submarine losses and Soviet accidents with U S aiding limits, reflecting mutual distrust.
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U.S
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Russia
Kursk
United States
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Nixon
Howard Hughes
Kremlin
Sherry Sontag
Christopher Drew
Annette Lawrence Drew
Thresher
Glomar Explorer
Chernobyl
Ukraine
Gazette Letters Policy Stresses Equal Opportunity for Corrections
The Gazette states it does not vouch for readers’ letter accuracy nor judge opinions. It invites equal opportunity for contradictions or corrections to be published by readers.
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Debate on underage drinking and the 21 law in Iowa City
Randy Larson argues the 21 law could reduce risky drinking and praised Airliner bar practices while criticizing John Lohman for his birthday intoxication story. Larson urges responsible drinking education and cites local context in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Randy Larson
John Lohman
Lohman
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Press Citizen
Daily
Iowan
Lehman
Sharron McElmeel Seeks Cedar Rapids School Board Seat
The candidate has long worked on education issues and serves as chairwoman of the metro plumbers board with active roles in the League of Women Voters and Business and Professional Women. A 30 year Cedar Rapids resident, she advocates smaller classes, safe buildings, higher teacher retention and a voice for children and taxpayers on the school board. Endorsers urge voting for her on September 12.
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Cedar Rapids Community
Sharron
Iowa
United States
Metro Area Plumbers Board
League of Women Voters
Business and Professional Women
The Gazette Letter Submission Guidelines
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown publish. All letters may be edited and not anonymous. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or by fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa.com with full details.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
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Cedar Rapids Baseball Club thanks supporters with free game night
The Cedar Rapids Baseball Club announces a free general admission night for the game against Dayton to celebrate the community’s overwhelming yes vote in support of a new ballpark. Campaign co-chairs Sarah Else and Bill Quinby are praised for leadership.
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Cedar Rapids
Sarah Else
Bill Quinby
Dayton
Those who condemn Confederate flag ignore history and heritage
A pair of August letters defend the Confederate flag, arguing its historical significance and Southern identity. They cite biblical verses, the Trail of Tears, and Manifest Destiny, claiming abolitionists harmed Native Americans and asserting pride in southern liberty as a unifying symbol.
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United States
News Courier
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