Inconsistencies in Allen cash investigation prompt reopening
A Justice Department summary says the inquiry produced a complete account of $1,000 found in a safe in Richard Allen's former office, but critics cite discrepancies including $10,000 on an envelope and receipt. The report notes two envelopes and possible forged writing, raising questions about who placed the money and why.
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Justice Department
National Security
Richard Allen
Department
Allen
Nancy Reagan
Questionable receipts and bribery questions in Allen interview saga
The report raises doubts about FBI and Justice handling of the Richard Allen interview payment. It notes a signed receipt for money was refused, questions about a $10,000 figure, and missing details on gifts and watches. It also questions White House contacts and potential complicity, suggesting possible concealed issues in the investigation.
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Allen
Justice
FBI
William Webster
Tokyo
National Security
White House
Takase
Reagan
Webster
Heaven and sex after death spark stern papal decree
In a secular echo of doctrinal debate, Pope John Paul II reportedly ruled that the elect in heaven will not wed or engage in sexual activity, while a humorous local twist follows a Pennsylvania man, Fred Weiker, who received probation for open lewdness after a neighbor witnessed a private act on display through a kitchen window.
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John Paul II
John Milton
Fred Weiker
Christ
Warminster
Weiker
Teaching Children or Keeping Them in School?
A column questions whether public schooling truly educates children or mainly keeps them in classrooms. It notes Secretary Bell’s stance on teacher pay and critiques on teacher training, standardized testing, and the reliance on advanced degrees. It argues private schooling grows as a sign of public school strain.
Public Schools and the Education Dilemma
The writer argues that college graduates face poor job prospects in public schools unless they retrain in education. He criticizes the shift from subject matter to entertainment and applied courses, suggesting the system has lost its core purpose. He calls for a renewed focus on educating minds rather than merely keeping students in school.
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Washington
Secretary of Education
Bell
Kuwaitis acquire U.S. nuclear know how in deal
A Kuwait government purchase of Santa Fe International and its Braun unit for 2.5 billion dollars raises questions in Congress about the nuclear know how involved. The article flags Braun engineers with security clearances and discusses potential national security implications and the risks of foreign ownership.
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U.S
Santa Fe
Ed Shannon
Braun
Timmons and Co
Washington
Gray and Co
Congress
House
Ben Rosenthal
Richard Rowberg
Bipartisan
Office of Technology Assessment
Rocky Flats
Colo
Hanford
Wash
Kuwait
Right to choose in America amid abortion debate
A citizen argues against the Human Life Amendment and pro life influence. The writer defends a woman's right to choose, condemns criminalizing abortion, and calls for personal autonomy and respect for freedom in America.
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America
Land of the Free
Iowa praises new meat import amendment protecting health and industry
The U S House passed a farm bill amendment banning imports of meat treated with drugs or chemicals banned in the United States. Iowa lawmakers praise the measure for shielding consumers and U S producers from hazardous meat while Rep Cooper Evans votes no. Opponents call it protectionist, but supporters cite health and fair competition.
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U.S. House
U.S
Iowa
U.S. Department of Agriculture
State Department
U.S. Trade Representative
American Meat Institute
Cooper Evans
Rep. Evans
Letters to The Gazette on Cable TV Rates
A reader questions why Marion City Council did not hold an evening hearing on higher cable rates. The writer notes Dec 3 then moved to Dec 17 for deeper review and urges subscribers to press council members to protect citizens from excessive charges. Cedar Rapids’ higher subscriber rate is cited as reason for thorough investigation and patient deliberation.
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Marion
Canney
Cedar Rapids
Gazette Editorial Letters Guidelines
Editorial page invites letters up to 400 words and edited for length. Include writer name street address and signature. telephone number required for authentication and not published. Anonymous letters not printed. Focus on issues and events rather than personalities. One letter per writer every 30 days.
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