Inside job scapegoat hunt taints Hill Thomas disclosures
The piece argues the Senate seeks to compel media sources to reveal informants over Anita Hill and Clarence Thomas, risking First Amendment protections and public trust. It warns against punishing reporters, urges the Senate to pursue its own inquiry, and calls for protecting constitutional rights amid sensitive information handling.
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Anita Hill
Clarence Thomas
Senate Judiciary Committee
Thomas
U.S. Supreme Court
United States Senate
Senate
Evaluating Gun Drop Programs and Taxpayer Value
The piece questions the $150 000 spent by Minneapolis and $50 000 spent by Louisville on gun drop programs. It argues rewards may not deter criminals who keep weapons, noting only a few sacks have reduced crime risk and suggesting exchanges are largely symbolic.
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Minneapolis
Louisville
Li Lu challenges Bush realism on communism and Tiananmen
Columbia senior Li Lu, a Tiananmen movement figure, criticizes U S leaders for tolerating totalitarian regimes. He urges the president to shun Li Peng at the UN summit and to give VOA interviews to spread pro democracy messaging. Li Lu argues real change comes from ordinary citizens who refuse oppression.
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Jeff Greenfield
Bush
House
Senate
Li Lu
Columbia University
Nanjing University
Tiananmen Square
China
United Nations
Li Peng
New York
Dag Hammarskjold Plaza
White House
State Department
U.N
Voice of America
BBC
Communist Party Congress
Beijing
Community of Free Nations
Letters to the Gazette on Iowa caucuses urging turnout
The writer urges readers to attend the Iowa caucuses Monday to voice opinions and ensure votes are counted. LeRoy Barnhart Route 1 Edgewood signs the invitation stressing democracy and Iowa's role in the political process.
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Democracy
Iowa
Not Fair to Citizens in Cedar Rapids Traffic Citations
A writer argues that police discretion and ticket quotas harm the public in Cedar Rapids. The letter cites a $29.50 citation for dark windows, recounts inconsistent officer responses, and urges fairness, warning, and consideration of court costs and citizen constraints. Peggy Fite urges awareness of perceived fairness issues.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Peggy Fite
Kenrich
True colors shown in Iowa Trust controversy unfolds
Letter writer accuses Senator Joe Welsh of unethical actions around the Iowa Trust scandal and asserts Senator Jean Lloyd-Jones defends the Iowa Peace Institute. The piece claims Welsh profited from risky bond sales while Lloyd-Jones volunteers as Peace Institute chair and advocates for ongoing modest funding.
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Joe Welsh
Iowa Trust
Jean Lloyd-Jones
Iowa Peace Institute
Welsh
Iowa Senate
Iowa
Lloyd-Jones
Peace Institute
Public welfare tradeoff echoes in social security debate
Phyllis Dvorak argues against expanding welfare and higher taxes, warning that reliance on government programs erodes liberty and fiscal stability. She cites cycles of civilizations and urges personal responsibility, faith, and restraint to preserve economic independence.
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Phyllis Dvorak
Vinton
National health plan critique cites congressional Office of the Attending Physician
The writer contrasts Congress members health benefits with a universal plan, noting premiums of 80 dollars per family and lifelong coverage without exams. They describe a 30 doctor office funded by a two star admiral, propose funding from Medicare and Medicaid streams, and call for a 100 dollar per person deductible and prescription drug caps.
Mailings Compared: Overnight Express Saves Customer
Janet Faust reports calling the Postal Service to mail a 10 pound package overnight for 28.60 dollars versus 41 dollars via UPS. She paid 5.50 for wrapping at the Package Store and chose USPS to save 12.40.
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UPS
Janet Faust
Three grammar lessons: predicates, refer-backs, and collective nouns
Carl Kane presents three lessons in one package. Lesson One argues financial setbacks are the biggest obstacle, using predicate nouns correctly. Lesson Two explores refer-back parallels with examples like it has occurred. Lesson Three discusses collective nouns, noting when members act as individuals a plural verb may be used.
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Carl Kane
James Larkin
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