Gingrich ethics cloud looms over House battle for speaker
The week ahead may decide Newt Gingrich's fate as speaker after he admitted filing inaccurate statements to the House Ethics Committee about a Georgia college course funded by a tax free group. House Republicans push for a quick committee decision while Democrats urge delay.
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Citadel to post adult supervisors in barracks after hazing claims
Charleston AP reports The Citadel will place adult supervisors overnight in all barracks starting next month after allegations that two female cadets were hazed this fall. The college struggles with coeducation and youth behavior on campus amid reports of harassment and dangerous pranks.
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Administration vows action against doctors using new medical marijuana laws
The Clinton administration signals court action to block physicians in California and Arizona from prescribing marijuana and other illegal substances for seriously ill patients. The DEA will pursue proceedings, not the DOJ, against doctors who follow those laws. DEA chief Thomas Constantine warns of serious charges.
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Ford Pardons Nixon In Landmark 1974 Move
The author reflects on Gerald Ford and his Nixon pardon, noting it restored trust, not confidence, and arguing Ford did what he had to do to stabilize the nation. He compares Ford’s act to de Gaulle’s wartime choices and acknowledges changing views with age.
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Fantasy of Lights volunteers power Cedar Rapids display
Hillcrest Family Services celebrates a century with Cedar Rapids volunteers driving The Fantasy of Lights at Ellis Park. Twenty six steering members, 850 hours, and sponsorship by IBEW Local 405 plus dozens of employers and agencies made the event a community milestone. Proceeds benefit Hillcrest programs serving about 12,000 clients yearly.Donald B. Lewis Jr. executive director of Hillcrest urges continued support.
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Letters to the Gazette decry retroactive birth control by non custodial parents
The letter laments state endorsed irresponsibility in child support and insurance practices. It argues non custodial parents use legal means to avoid financial responsibility, describing policies that insure new families while leaving biological children under different coverage and noting penalties exist for such actions.
End politics as usual in Congress says Monticello reader
A Republican reader urges credibility restoration in federal government and critiques the Gingrich demotion editorial while praising Mike Deupree's balanced column and asking for more byline work.
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Gazette opens for letters and guest columns
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business with editing rights reserved. Submissions must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number though addresses are not published. Limit of 300 words for letters and one letter per writer every 30 days.
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Christmas Day Gift Memories Reflected in Gazette Section
Paul Stoppels of Marion writes thanking The Gazette staff especially Elizabeth Rutter for the Christmas Day special on special gifts. He recalls a slower era of family life, making toys from waste and discarded materials as informal entertainment and a hint of early recycling.
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