Hollywood’s stuntmen and the sober gulf crisis
The piece contrasts Hollywood battles with real war in the Persian Gulf, noting stuntmen’s love for Tobruk but warning that real warfare brings true horrors. It argues for a UN-led action against Saddam Hussein to establish post–Cold War world order and avoid costly future conflicts.
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Iowa should resist proposed shift in Medicaid funding
The GAO recommends changing the federal Medicaid funding formula from per capita income to a needs based system. It would cut Iowa’s federal share by about 100 million dollars annually while 11 other states face similar losses and nine benefit. The piece argues for equitable aid regardless of poverty levels, noting rural hospitals and the elderly in Iowa bear heavy costs.
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U.S. House of Representatives
Iowa
New Mexico
War games and real danger in modern conflict refocus
A reflection on how war is imagined through board games and media. The author contrasts harmless Tobruk simulations with brutal real warfare, questions U S and Allied war aims, and laments public cheer for military action while warning of civilian costs and a morally numb society.
New Computer System Upsets a Stubborn Writer in Sarasota
David Grimes, humor columnist for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, spars with a new computer system named Ajax or Ajex. He laments the yellow screen 134 buttons and shrill blinking, contrasting it with the old black-and-white model and its 105 buttons.
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New York Times Service
Letters to the Gazette on free speech and minority protections
A reader argues that free speech should protect all groups, noting Bart Simpson’s stance against homosexuality and a urine artwork, and warns that Christianity and heterosexual activity may require minority protections. The letter urges universal inclusion of rights without selective limits.
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Bart
America
2 Live Crew
Robert Mapplethorpe
Virginia Mather Remembered as Tough Yet Caring English Teacher
Virginia Mather of Iowa City, journalist and English teacher, educated at Indiana University and Northwestern, earned the Bastian Medal for top journalism student. She taught at the University of Iowa and Kirkwood Community College, shaping student writing with high standards. A memorial service was held at First Presbyterian Church in Iowa City. Rhonda Kekke credits her tough guidance for students' strong writing.
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Virginia C. Mather
Iowa City
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Bible versus Homosexuality Debate Cited by Leverenz
Readers challenge Robert Leverenz to revisit Scripture as they rebut his stance on allowing homosexuality in church. They cite Genesis 18 27 to 19 26 and 1 Corinthians 6 9 10 and 18 plus Ephesians 5 30 arguing these verses condemn sexual immorality including homosexual acts. The letter quotes biblical passages and urges a Gazette interview. signed by Carl and Nancy Bode Dave O Grady Dan Woodell with given addresses.
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Sodom
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Nancy Bode
St. Olaf St
Dave O'Grady
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Beverly St
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