Protecting exports to defend U S reputation as world supermarket
The editorial highlights agricultural exports beating imports by about 18 billion dollars for the year and urges a multipronged approach to keep a level playing field. It notes Iowa's importance in meat and grain, warns against EC trade barriers, and urges proactive trade missions and self-promotion to attract buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Iowa
U.S
Washington
Japan
Gecko versus Roach: New York apartment finds unlikely ally
A New York resident combats cockroaches by introducing a gecko, a Southeast Asian lizard, to the apartment. The plan sparks a roach-free result and prompts questions about whether the method could spread beyond metropolitan areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeast Asia
Holiday Tax Hike Greeted From Capitol Budget Deal
A holiday message notes higher taxes after the budget reconciliation agreement. Gasoline taxes rose five cents per gallon today. The text also mentions a new levy on airline ticket purchases, with readers urged to direct complaints to Congress.
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Congress
Bush
Open letter urges debate on Iowa death penalty policy
A Cedar Rapids writer urges State Sen. Al Sturgeon to allow open debate on reinstating capital punishment. The letter recalls the Beckwith case of 1949 and argues for a final legislative vote rather than keeping the issue bottled up in committee, noting the impact on victims’ families and taxpayers.
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al Sturgeon
Sioux City
Gazette
Iowa
Asa
Sturgeon
Judiciary Committee
Saddam Iraq nuke clock pressed by new intelligence
The piece argues Iraq's path to a crude nuclear device could be measured in months, not years, citing Bush and Kennedy on updated intel. It calls for concrete investigation into procurement networks and manufacturers linked to enrichment gear and neutron sources to gauge timing and feasibility.
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William Washington
Saddam Hussein
Iraq
Saddam
Bush
Senate Armed Services Committee
Edward Kennedy
Wisconsin
Gary Milhollin
Norman Ornstein
Milhollin
Jane Corbin
BBC
Panorama
Munich
M.A.N. Technologie
Schaublin S.A
Switzerland
Kaman Scientific
Colorado Springs
Colo
Manfred Frey
Oak Ridge
Los Alamos
France
Death penalty is a bad idea for lowa
Tom Williams of Route 1 Vinton argues that capital punishment is a poor idea for Iowa. He claims most offenders are alcohol or drug impaired and not in a rational state, deterrence is unlikely, and any governor or public backer could someday face consequences if a loved one were affected.
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Edward J
Buddy” Beckwith
Morrison
Iowa
Irma Jean Stahlhut
Beckwith
State Penitentiary
Fort Madison
Sturgeon
Tom Williams
Vinton
Loving care for Colonial Manor nursing home praised
A reader from South Amana commends Colonial Manor Amana for excellent care and staff, replying to a Nov 17 article on revocation of a Marion facility’s license. The letter praises the facility, asks Gazette for coverage of top-notch care homes, and expresses concern for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Colonial Manor
Amana
Gazette
Dianne Buswell
South Amana
Show Our Troops Support Not Protests
Readers express pride for soldiers in Saudi Arabia and urge visible support such as red, white and blue ribbons on cars. Evelyn Swanson and Alice Stille defend service members and criticize antiwar planning by Jean Robinson and allies.
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Saudi Arabia
Evelyn Swanson
38Th
St. NE
Regulate hunting regulations urged by letter writer
Mary Boots of 515 Rosedale Rd SE argues deer hunting along roads and ditch shooting should be regulated. She criticizes Iowa law allowing wounded deer tracking on others land and calls for stronger rules to protect property and ensure sportsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Mary Boots
Rosedale Rd
Fathers Rights and Visitation Clash Post-Divorce
A letter urges respect for fathers amid post-divorce visitation disputes. It cites grandfather and stepfather interference, threats, and extortion, calling for adherence to court decrees and increased visitation on Father’s Day 1991.
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T.M. Cress
Hiawatha
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Walter Busse
Brazil
M.A.N
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Busse
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