Mammograms for 40 to 49 Still Debated as NCI Reevaluates
Editorial notes the National Cancer Institute's shifting stance on routine mammograms for women aged 40 to 49. New evidence and a Radiological Society of North America meeting prompt reconsideration of screening, despite earlier concerns about density masking tumors and cost effectiveness.
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National Cancer Institute
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Radiological Society of North America
NCI
The
Journal of the American Medical Association
American Cancer Society
Beijing learns a movie can stir global trade and power
Beijing's stand against Disney's Kundun shows how political rivals use trade and censorship threats to shape film distribution. The Dalai Lama drama highlights China’s oppression narrative, while Disney seeks U S release and a future theme park. Mickey roars against censorship as profits loom.
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Beijing
Walt Disney Company
Kundun
Dalai
High
China
Disney
ABC
United States
Mickey
Chicago Tribune
Hiawatha Criticized for Predatory Annexation Threats
William S. Jacobson profiles Hiawatha as an unstable town lacking leadership and planning. Rural landowners fear involuntary annexation and steep assessments, while the Comprehensive Plan denounces cronyism and vague rules.
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William S. Jacobson
Hiawatha
Prisons need educators not executioners
A reader argues against Branstad's death penalty plan and urges reforms. Prisons should focus on education, mentoring, and individualized programs for lifers, repeat offenders, violent and non-violent inmates, and first-time youth offenders to reduce recidivism and costs.
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Terry Branstad
Iowa
Anamosa
Fort Madison
Branstad
Publicize deaths of all innocent babies
Letter to the editor arguing that abortion and infant deaths deserve headlines and moral scrutiny. The writer condemns legal abortion as murder analogizing to Nazi Holocaust and calls for society to mourn all innocent babies. Signed by Sue Engelbart of Cedar Rapids.
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Lisbon
Sue Engelbart
Cedar Rapids
Question on election integrity in Cedar Rapids Iowa
A Cedar Rapids reader claims a 1950s style tax levy election in September faced ballot shortages and illegal run-off ballots. The author argues the run-off ballots lacked required double initials and questions election legitimacy.
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America
Cedar Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
Iowa
Gordon Freeburg
Readers urged to send letters for Gazette page
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Each submission must include name street address and daytime phone number. Only the writer’s name and hometown will be published. Mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazette fyiowa.infi.net.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Linn County Supervisor Jean Oxley Announces Retirement
Tom L. Aller of Cedar Rapids salutes Linn County supervisor Jean Oxley as she retires after a long career in public service. He commends her dedication honesty and taxpayer focus and notes her impact on human service programs and outreach.
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Linn County
Jean Oxley
Jean
Tom L. Aller
Cedar Rapids
Gazette Letters Policy on Accuracy and Corrections
The Gazette states it does not verify the accuracy of reader letters nor judge their opinions. It invites readers to publish contradictions or corrections in future issues, offering equal opportunity for responses.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids Weighs One-Time Holiday Tree Gift Plan
Scott and Deb Schilling urge Cedar Rapids to decorate a donated tree with long lasting lights and donate the savings to homelessness efforts. They propose a single annual lighting event to demonstrate holiday spirit while addressing winter needs.
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Cedar Rapids
First Avenue
Scott
Deb Schilling
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