English amendment threat to United States language unity
E. L. Stuempfig argues that making English the official language is essential to keep the nation united and prosperous. He warns against multilingual governance, cites immigrants’ learning English, and urges readers to contact Senators Harkin and Grassley and Congressmen Nussle and Leach to support the amendment. He notes potential costs and social divisions from language diversity.
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California
S.I. Hayakawa
Tom Harkin
Charles Grassley
Jim Nussle
Jim Leach
Clinton's Balkans gamble earns praise from Wiesel
In Venice Elie Wiesel and Roberto Fabricio discuss President Clinton handling of the Bosnia crisis in 1993. The analyst argues history may judge the bold U.S. move favorably, citing moral leadership and America's role against genocide.
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Roberto Fabricio
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Elie Wiesel
Venice
Wiesel
Yugoslavia
Adriatic Sea
U.S
Balkans
State Department
America
Europe
United States
Bosnia
Middle East
Atlantic
Tehran
Buenos Aires
Forthright teaching policy endorsed at University of Iowa
Warren W. Piette argues that the Dec 13 policy change by the Board of Regents clarifies student rights and faculty duties in University of Iowa classrooms. He notes requirements for course topic descriptions, relevance of materials, and a complaint process through neutral advisers and the university ombudsperson.
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the Gazette
Iowa
University of Iowa
Board of Regents
Iowa Regents
U of I
Blessings and hardship in Cedar Rapids holiday letter
A Dec 15 letter reflects on misfortune and resilience as the writer lists car crashes, bankruptcy, vandalism, and knee surgery after hospitalization. He contrasts hardship with gratitude, notes limited access to care in Cedar Rapids, and ends with wishes for peace and a thankful holiday for his family and readers.
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Small Claims Court
Cedar Rapids
Gazette letters invite community voices for print
The Gazette invites residents to send letters up to 300 words. Include name, street address and daytime phone number. only name and hometown appear with the letter. Mailing address is Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Fax and email details provided.
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Cedar Rapids
Report on budget facts and media coverage urges full story
Don Seitz critiques press bias and delays in reporting Medicare spending facts. A Wall Street Journal survey shows Americans misperceive Medicare costs, with 60 percent deeming a $6,700 annual increase too high after learning the actual figure. The piece calls for clearer reporting.
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The
Wall Street Journal
Christmas Eve Quiz Answers and Origins
This quiz covers spelling, geography, medical terms, and historical roots. It notes Christmassy is more common, two Christmas Islands exist, Christmas disease linked to Stephen Christmas, Magus as a Persian priestly group, Christmas Club as bank savings promotions, Xmas rooted in Chi Rho and used commercially, and Yule as heathen while Xmas is more Christian today.
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Java
Atoll
Pacific
Stephen Christmas
Persia
Gaspar
Caspar
Melchior
Balthazar
Christos
Christ
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