Beiderbecke stamp bid gains jazz fans and fame
Kathy Read reports a campaign by Bix Beiderbecke fans to honor the cornetist with a commemorative U.S. postage stamp on his centennial year 2003. The movement highlights Beiderbecke's influence on modern jazz and notes his recordings and memorial activities.
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Babe Ruth
Herbert Hoover
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Gloria Swanson
Charles Lindbergh
the Prince of Wales
King Oliver
Bix Beiderbecke
Beiderbecke
Bing Crosby
Louie Armstrong
U.S
Postal Service
Armstrong
Jelly Roll Morton
Bixophiles
Mississippi
Davenport
Iowa
Miles Davis
Gerry Mulligan
J.J. Johnson
John Coltrane
Chet Baker
Jean Soldkette
Victor
Paul Whiteman
Hoagy Carmichael
Jimmy
Tommy Dorsey
Benny Goodman
Joe Venuti
Eddie Lang
Gene Krupa
Bix
Haim
Ken Burns
Stamp Selection Commission
Letter to the Editor on .50 Caliber Ban and Gun Groups
A reader argues against banning .50 caliber rifles, accusing IPGV and similar groups of political opportunism and anti gun lobbying. The piece cites figures from Violence Policy Center and Dr Michael S. Brown to claim fear mongering and disarmament aims, and endorses personal freedoms despite terrorism concerns.
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IPGV
America
Tom Diaz
John W. Johnson
Gazette
Brady Bunch
Newsmax.com
Michael S. Brown
Doctors For Sensible Gun Laws
Grocery stores and recycling policies draw shopper ire
A reader blasts grocers for selling deposit items while avoiding recycling costs. They argue stores control recycling rules, push minimal effort, and demand customers shoulder environmental duties. The letter condemns price manipulation and calls for quitting products needing deposits.
Fall tillage and soybean residue harms soil health in Iowa
A northeast Iowa farmer and Conservation Districts of Iowa president argues fall tillage of soybean stubble destroys residue, increases erosion and soil degradation, and questions farmers' logic. He urges better stewardship and targeted crop residue cover while promoting private outreach to change practices.
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Iowa
Conservation Districts of
Sing Out When They Play the Anthem
A reader questions why audiences rarely sing along to the national anthem at events. They note announcers often request standing and singing or performing a vocal solo, urging more fans to join in and share passion even if not perfect.
Gazette invites letters and guest columns
The Gazette announces submission guidelines for letters and guest columns. Writers must include full name signature address and daytime phone number though addresses are not published. Letters up to 300 words and one per writer every 30 days. columns up to 650 words. Contact Cedar Rapids bureau Box 511 Iowa 52406 or fax 3985846 or email gazedit fyiowa com.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette Readers Letters Policy Statement
The Gazette presents readers letters with no vouching for accuracy or value judgments. It invites equal opportunity for corrections or contradictions from other readers in future publications.
Political appeal prompts youth engagement question
A reader warns against overreaction to Dec 4 coverage of expense claims by Mayor Lee Clancey and Mayor Elect Paul Pate. The writer questions influence and money in politics and asks young people what they think about the issue.
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Lee Clancey
Paul Pate
Reporter notes misprints and medical terms in Iowa fire report
A fire injures a woman and a man with hospital updates sparse. Readers mock phrases like predominantly Catholic area and underwent surgery for a chest wound while questioning reporting practices and word choices.
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University Hospitals
Iowa City
Dorothy
Kathy Rees
Manchester
Dorothy Mumm
Kathy
Steven Woodward
Steven
Habitat For Humanity
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