Editorial warns against prurient exposure of presidents
The piece condemns Hersh for broadcasting sensational Secret Service anecdotes about John Kennedy and argues officials must uphold trust. It defends the oath sworn by agents as a duty to the nation, not to any individual, and questions withholding information for private curiosity.
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John Kennedy
Camelot
Hersh
Secret Service
Kennedy
Lewis Merletti
No. 2
Merletti
Ike
Kay
Jimmy Carter
FBI
CIA
IRS
November interest payment on federal debt amounts to 26.4 billion
The letter notes that $26.4 billion was the November interest payment, far higher than a Gazette editorial claimed. Callers highlight the discrepancy and urge debt reduction. Si
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Gazette
Inter
Swearing Off Sentence Ending Ats in 98
A reader column on preposition at the end of sentences reveals mixed opinions. Some support banning at at year end while others defend natural phrasing such as Where are you at and Is the doctor in.
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Kane
New Year’s Eve Transformed by Civic First Night Movement
Julia Vitullo-Martin argues that New Year’s Eve declined into debauchery but was revitalized by civic driven First Night celebrations across 190 cities. The article notes Boston's origin in 1976 and cites examples in Edmonton Raleigh Annapolis Salt Lake City St Paul and New York City highlighting alcohol free family oriented events and cultural performances. It also mentions New York City’s 1991 adoption and quotes Dan Biederman and Donna Lieberman on sober crowds.
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Forces For Good
United States
Canada
Boston
Edmonton
Alberta
Raleigh
N.C
Annapolis
Salt Lake City
Hansen Planetarium
Salt Lake Art Center
St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
New York City
Dan Biederman
Grand Central Partnership
New York
Donna McKechnie
New York City Ballet
World Financial Center
Winter Garden
Bryant Park
Central Park
Donna Lieberman
New York Times
Ten Things I Learned In Nineties Reflections On A Year
The author lists ten insights from 1997 covering technology and society. He notes Internet use, the rise of technicals over moneyed elites, stopping old war tales, economics eclipsing politics, AT&T breakup, digital photography, voice driven computing, aging democracies, driving fatigue, and the joy of becoming a grandfather with growing family roles.
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United States
American Telephone and Telegraph
Bell System
At&t
Kodak
FBI
Second Wives Club
Firstar Eve Celebration Lights Cedar Rapids with Fireworks
Firstar Bank in Cedar Rapids hosts its sixth annual Firstar Eve celebration tonight with a May’s Island fireworks display at 6 p.m. The event offers family friendly alcohol free New Year’s Eve entertainment at eight sites. For details call 368 INFO or see page 3B of the Gazette.
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Cedar Rapids
Firstar Bank
Letters to the Gazetter Critiques the 85 Rule
Anne K. Salamon of Cedar Rapids argues that Iowa's harsh sentencing law known as the 85 Rule erodes judicial and prosecutorial authority, raises prison costs, and ignores individual rehabilitation factors, calling it showy and short sighted. The letter criticizes politicians for political posturing over measured justice.
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Iowa
Parole Board
Jefferson Band of Blue Heads to Tournament of Roses Parade
Michael Parks of Cedar Rapids applauds Jefferson High School band for earning a spot in the Tournament of Roses Parade. He thanks WMT Channel 7 Channel 9 and The Gazette for extensive coverage, noting the band is Cedar Rapids’ pride and a sign of a bright community future.
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WMT
WMT! Channel 7
Waterloo
Channel 9
The
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Jefferson High School
Iowa
Michael Parks
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St. Petersburg
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Twentieth Century Fund Press
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Universal Press Syndicate
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