Rawlings Leaves Iowa U as Versatile Leader Moves to Cornell
The Gazette lauds Hunter Rawlings for strengthening the University of Iowa over nearly seven years, expanding research and campus life, guiding through tragedy, and boosting the school’s national standing. He departs next June for Cornell University, with Peter Nathan viewed as possible interim successor.
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University of Iowa
Cornell University
Ithaca
N.Y
Rawlings
U of I
University
State of Iowa
University of Colorado
Cornell
James O. Freeman
Dartmouth
Towans
Hunter Rawlings
Leach Eyes Limits on Exotic Derivatives
Iowa congressman Jim Leach leads Banking Committee push to restrict trading in derivatives amid Orange County's 1.5 billion bankruptcy loss and concerns that many public funds lack sufficient expertise. Democrats echo caution while noting high risk and high return nature of these instruments.
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U.S
Jim Leach
Iowa
Banking Committee
Clinton
Thomas J. Manton
D-N.y
Leach
Orange County
Calif
Rep
Manton
Doriencs
Hitler's blunder doomed the Battle of the Bulge defeat
A brisk digest of the Battle of the Bulge notes the German plan misfired despite early gains. It credits Eisenhower with swift reserves and highlights Allied counterstrikes from Bastogne to the Meuse, ending with Germany’s rapid defeat by January 28, 1945.
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U.S
Battle of the Bulge
Ardennes
Bulge
99Th
106Th
Hitler
Germany
ULTRA
Elseborn Ridge
Antwerp
Meuse
Bastogne
U.S. 101St Airborne
Air Corps
UPI
Belgium
George Patton
Political jabs over politics and marriage myths
A letter criticizes the GOP for gridlock and cites Jesse Helms and Newt Gingrich as symbols of harsh rhetoric and family values hypocrisy. It accuses them of racism and welfare cuts while referencing Boys Town and Father Flanagan. The author warns voters against simplistic political answers.
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Filibusters-R-Us
Newt Gingrich
House of Representatives
Newt
Gratitude for Holiday Helpers Across Community
A Marion reader thanks workers in retail dining emergency services street crews and utilities for their hard work during Christmas and winter. She notes courtesy from clerks, nurses police and postal workers who keep life safer and mail flowing despite cold and long hours.
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Julie Speral
Marion
Gazette letter submission details for readers
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone. Only the writer's name and hometown appear in print. Submissions go to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or by fax at 398-5846 and via email on various services listed.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette Net
Flowa
CompuServe
Internet
Compuserve.com
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