Reporters Cited For Using Present Tense Plead
Arlene Dutton forwards four clippings showing present tense plead in place of pleaded or pled in court reporting. Each item misuses plead and one note points out war and make do wording issues with suggested correct forms.
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Police Court
Arlene Dutton
van Horne
Black Hawk County
John Doe
Beiff
Newtown
Benton County
Vision Iowa idea drive seeks Cedar Rapids public input
Residents urged to visit g oideas biz or attend Vision Iowa Planning Committee meetings to share ideas on redeveloping the south Cedar Rapids area along the Cedar River. Officials emphasize broad county involvement and that proposals should reflect community direction rather than a single project.
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Vision Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Cedar River
Ron Corbett
Chamber
Paul Pate
Linn
Lumir Dostal
Iowa
Dostal
Gotideas.biz
Radio reminders of fast Chicago traffic pace here in Iowa
Eastern Iowa listeners compare local commutes with Chicago freeways. AM stations report on traffic and crime, highlighting how life here feels slower yet safer. The piece notes Cedar Rapids to Iowa City trips and contrasts 1-380 with Chicago's Dan Ryan.
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Chicago
Dan Ryan
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Eisenhower
Chicago Radio News
Enron backed Kyoto links with Clinton aides and eco groups
The Capital Research Center report traces Enron's ties to the Clinton era Kyoto push and environmental groups, noting internal memos praising Kyoto for business, large grants to conservation groups, and CEO Lay's involvement on a sustainable development council. Bush later rejected Kyoto and clashed with Enron on policy.
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Christopher Morris
Enron
Bush
Clinton
Washington Post
Europe
United States
Kenneth Lay
Council On Sustainable Development
Secretary of the Interior
Bruce Babbitt
EPA
Carol Browner
Fred Krupp
Environmental Defense Fund
EDF
Sierra Club
National Wildlife Federation
The
Natural Resources Defense Council
NRDC
U.S
Kyoto
Atlanta Constitution
Terry Thorn
Bush Administration
Cloning Cats Sparks Debate Over Animal Welfare
A letter questions animal cloning by Texas A M researchers amid rising US cat euthanasia and overpopulation. The author argues funding should end for animal experiments and urges criminalizing cloning to push scientists toward humane cures.
Debate on Business Rights in Smoking and Obesity Policy
Letter argues the private owner should decide operations whether to allow smoking or accommodate overweight patrons. criticizes government bans as overreach and notes personal non smoking and non overweight status while preferring individual choice and the option to avoid disliked establishments.
The Gazette Accepts Letters From Readers
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include full name, street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown publish. One letter per writer per 30 days. No anonymous letters. Address Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com.
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JEL exposes truth about tobacco use
A reader letter and advocacy note describe the Just Eliminate Lies effort against tobacco advertising. The piece cites CDC data on tobacco deaths and recalls a youth summit where Iowa teens formed JEL to counter industry misinformation.
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Tobacco Companies
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