Road rage not a national trend says study
University of Iowa's Leeds Ward finds that violent drivers are more likely to be violent when behind the wheel but cites no national surge in road rage. He notes higher driver anxiety in English and American traffic, with rude behavior rising with congestion. Most common acts are gestures and yelling, not violence.
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Clinton urged not to seek legal fee reimbursement
The Washington Post reports Bill and Hillary Clinton cut Whitewater and Lewinsky legal bills by half to 5 million, prompting debate on taxpayer reimbursement and raising questions about the president’s honor and legacy. The independent counsel plans to challenge any reimbursement, with ongoing meter running.
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Fields of Opportunities Embrace Local Giving in Iowa
Dean A. Spina of Cedar Rapids leads the Ecumenical Community Center as churches statewide report a growth in charitable efforts. The piece recalls a mother’s meal as a trigger for lasting neighborly aid and urges ongoing volunteer work beyond government programs.
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Letters to the Gazette on decades of the twentieth century
A reader reflects on the past century, calling the 1920s recovery and 1929 crash, the 1930s low mood, WWII in the 40s, Korea and the Cold War in the 50s, Kennedy’s assassination in the 60s, Vietnam’s end in the 70s, and moral decline in the 80s. The 90s are labeled decadence, with prayers urged for a fresh start.
Rights Forfeiture While Serving Sentence Urged
John Rethwisch of Lansing argues that anyone who breaks the law should forfeit all rights until their sentence is served, and criticizes jails for accommodating prisoners observing Ramadan in Linn County Jail. He believes citizens must accept responsibility for actions and that founding ideals should have limited individual rights during confinement.
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Gazette letter guidelines for readers
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Writers must include name, street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown will be published. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or via FAX or email.
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Historic Wellington Heights Emerges as Cedar Rapids Districts
Cedar Rapids designates two historic districts in Wellington Heights inviting home seekers to explore tree lined avenues and porch living. Johnson School of the Arts gains a $500000 grant to expand music drama art and dance offerings as families join neighborhood beautification efforts.
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Cedar Rapids Holiday Pops Delights Crowd at Paramount Theatre
The Cedar Rapids Symphony with the Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale and Marquette Bank Holiday Youth Choir delivered a two hour program of Christmas and Chanukah music before a sold out Paramount Theatre in downtown Cedar Rapids. Directors Tiemeyer Griffin and McChesney received praise for leadership and dedication. Sponsors Alliant Energy and McLeodUSA were thanked for making the event possible.
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