Salvi Case Raises Question of Mental Health in Prison
The Boston abortion clinic killer John Salvi was described as sane by the state while his lawyers argued paranoid schizophrenia. After conviction he died by suicide in prison prompting debates over treatment, counseling, and whether the system failed to address his mental illness.
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Shannon Lowney
Lee Ann Nichols
Nichols
Norfolk
New York Times
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Laconia
N.H
Associated Press
Concord
Monitor
Ronald Duval
John Sultan
the Times
John Salvi
Would-be dog owners: know before adopting Dalmatians
Experts urge research before getting a dog even from popular breeds. Dalmatians may be cute but run to hunt and adult apartment living can clash. beware individual variation and long ownership spans.
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Disney
Star Trek First Contact Defies Easy Moral Labels
The film reflects Star Trek's enduring moral vision as it explores civil rights for sentient nonhumans, Data’s potential academy future, and Picard’s steadfast leadership. It pits individual courage against collectivist threat, ending with a call to confront evil and uphold humanity.
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Startrek
Gene Roddenberry
Capt
Kirk
Picard
Deanna Troi
Data
Enterprise
Galactic
United Federation of Planets
Patrick Stewart
Berlioz
Paramount Pictures
Brent Spiner
Local non profit stores bolster Cedar Rapids aid network
Reader notes more stores support charities in Cedar Rapids. Treasures on Second at 1314 Second Ave SE celebrates two years offering budget clothing toys and furniture with proceeds aiding Aid to Women. Other benefactors include Y's Buys and the Cancer Discovery Shop plus Salvation Army and Goodwill.
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Tanager Treasures
Cedar Rapids
Salvation Army
Goodwill
Second Ave
Near East Side
Second Ave. SE
Treasures On Second
Y's
Cancer Discovery Shop
Helen Hunter
Aid To Women
Restore ideals of Freedom Festival in Cedar Rapids letter
A Cedar Rapids reader advocates returning to a simple Fourth of July celebration. She agrees with the veterans group that the Freedom Festival became a money focus and questions the hiring of an outsider and the mayor’s absence on Veterans Day at Memorial Coliseum.
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Veterans Organization
Cedar Rapids
Memorial Coliseum
Donna L. Lewis
State juror pay raise urged by Iowa group survey
Dell Lawrence of the Iowa Fully Informed Jury Association reports a survey showing juror pay ranging from 25 to 360 dollars with a mean of 73 and a median of 75. A Linn County judge backs a raise while federal jurors receive 40 dollars per day.
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Iowa Society of Educated Citizens
ISEC
Linn County
Iowa
Fully Informed Jury Association
P.O. Box
Des Moines
Dell Lawrence
Iowa Fully Informed Jury Association
Marion
Gazette Readers Letters Policy Summary
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions in readers letters. It notes contradictions or corrections may be published if other readers protest, indicating an editorial stance on publication of reader input.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
How big is BIG around Cedar Rapids really
Robert M L Johnson of Cedar Rapids, former safety commissioner, mayor and state representative, questions the BIG BIG growth mindset. He warns about higher taxes, more crime, and expanded services as Linn County towns seek industry friends and tax breaks, urging readers to consider when enough is enough.
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Foresight 2020
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Robert M.L. Johnson
Cedar Rapids Safety Commissione
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