When gun ownership meets expert handling and home defense
Gazette editors argue that owning a gun without expert storage and use is dangerous. A Cedar Rapids incident shows why experts are needed, and criminologist James Fox warns that armed civilians shift risk to themselves and others. Firearm access correlates with violence and casualties, contrasting Seattle and Vancouver laws.
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James Fox
Northeastern University
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Seattle
Wash
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British Columbia
Canada
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New England Journal of Medicine
Who Isn’t Writing a Book About O J Simpson
Critics lament the rush to publish in the O J Simpson murder case era noting many books rely on celebrity or scandal. The piece questions why readers pay high prices for thin content and warns publishers may crowd out established writers.
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O.J. Simpson
Nicole Simpson
Ron Goldman
Simpson
League of Women Voters of Iowa marks 75th anniversary online
The League celebrates 75 years promoting open government and public access. It led Iowa to an on line presence with a World Wide Web home page linking to LIO documents, state symbols, maps, election results, and daily legislative bulletins. No public funding used. access available at Cedar Rapids Public Library.
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League of Women Voters of
Iowa
League
Congress
The
Gazette
Newt Gingrich
LIO
House
Senate
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Clinton
League Internet Project
Iown
Cedar Rapids Public Library
League of Women Voters of Iowa
Cornell-Iowa
League of Women Voters Organization
Carrie Chapman Catt
Linn
Indoctrination debates touch abortion policy in Iowa
A columnist argues against mandatory videotapes for teens on abortion and suggests such rules would extend to many areas. The piece contends inform, not indoctrinate, and notes gender bias in proposed policies while calling for equal treatment of all teens.
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Iowa
Teen Drug Education Programs and Criticisms
The letter discusses various school drug education programs such as Quest, Here's Looking at You, Meology, and Helping Youth Decide, noting DARE includes affective education. It cites studies suggesting programs may increase use and lower risk perception, and provides contact details for William R. Coulson for further information along with several related works.
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Gazette
Quest
William R. Coulson
Research Council On Ethnopsychology
P.O
Comptche
Calif
Quest International
Gun fear and gun access by NRA members questioned
Eugene Nugent of Iowa City argues against broad gun ownership and fears the danger of armed individuals in crowds. He asks why NRA members would not fear being among defenseless people and notes a hypothetical gun with 15 explosives could cause greater harm.
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NRA
Ralston Foods
Eugene Nugent
Iowa City
Manure as Fertilizer Sparks Chemical Debate
Charles Jacobsen of West Union argues manure acts as a fertilizer but can be seen as chemical when it contains elements like phosphorus potassium and nitrogen. He notes manure contact with metal may cause corrosion and urges full use of manure.
Leach campaign profile prompts strong reader praise
A reader commends Mike Kilen for a January 15 article on Jim Leach, calling it outstanding and timely amid Whitewater coverage. The review credits Andy Scott’s photography for strong, expressive work and notes the writer’s personal impressions from an interview during Leach’s first campaign.
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Mike Kilen
Jim Leach
Whitewater
Timely
Andy Scott
Gazette letter submission guidelines
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