Puzzle on both sides of the Atlantic teachers pay debate
The piece notes how teacher shortages drive pay deals in Britain and Iowa. It cites bonuses up to 22 459.50 over three years to curb four day week threats, a 3.5 percent rise in Britain and salaries around 24 000 pounds. It compares to Iowa's average 35 678 dollars and mentions Jamaica recruitment plans to ease gaps.
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Lewisham
Try and versus try to in usage debates
Sherryl Craddock objects to phrases like please try and understand my position and I'll try and go over the rules. The piece surveys usage authorities from H W Fowler to Patricia O Conner, noting mixed acceptance of try and and its defiant sense. The column argues no consensus among critics and writers.
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American Heritage Dictionary
H.W. Fowler
Patricia T. O'Conner
Grinnell
New York Times Book Review
O'Conner
Nancy
Sluggo
Burma’s Suu Kyi hailed for democratic work and awards
Kris Das argues for stronger action by India and the United States to push Burma’s military regime toward democracy. He notes Aung San Suu Kyi’s awards, house arrest, and the NLD victory, urging sanctions, expulsion of the junta’s UN envoy, and broader international pressure to free Suu Kyi and restore democratic rule in Burma.
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Yangon
Rangoon
India
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Security Council
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China
Association of South East Asian Nations
ASEAN
U.S
Kris Das
University of Iowa
UI Center For Human Rights
New Delhi
Hatred in racial purity claims in Iowa Klan letters
The Gazette letters discuss Ku Klux Klan activity in Vinton and broader anti Catholic and anti immigrant sentiment in 1920s Iowa. Readers contrast Klan teachings with Christian values and science, recount local history near Cresco, Lime Springs, and Notre Dame, noting cross burnings and Prohibition-era tensions.
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Scott Alan Nesbitt
Ainsworth
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John
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Cresco
Elmer Coppins
New Oregon
Gazette
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Ind
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Gazette accepts letters and guest columns for public debate
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public concerns. Submissions must include writer's full name signature full street address and daytime phone number. addresses are not published. Letters up to 300 words, one per writer every 30 days, column length around 650 words, contact The Gazette at Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or by fax or email.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Snowbird Census Counts Snow Effects on Representation
Utah loses a House seat as snowbird migration reduces its valid counting base while South Carolina gains a seat. Arizona touted potential gains from snowbird totals, and Utah protests to the Census Commission over residence answers and the distribution of federal funds. George Pelisek, Marion.
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Utah
Congress
U.S. Census Commission
South Carolina
George Pelisek
Marion
Taxes fund abortion under government funding debate
A letter argues that tax funds support abortion and questions claims of government serving “the people.” The writer contends that public funds reflect policy choices and asks what else tax money funds if abortion is supported by government spending.
Calorie concerns over Girl Scout recipe in Gazette
A reader criticizes Tuesday Gazette's Girl Scout cookie recipe for high calories and fat. The letter urges promoting healthy nutrition while praising the Scout program and leaders, and supporting youth health goals.
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