Balanced Budget Amendment draws critic from editorial stance
The editorial argues the 1992 Balanced Budget Amendment would weaken majority rule by empowering minorities and delay deficits until wars or a supermajority vote. It warns of court control over welfare and taxes, and notes sponsor Sen. Paul Simon struggles to gain support while Congress nears abdication of responsibility.
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Schindler's List Dominates Oscar Field with Harsh Realism
The film earns acclaim for its stark black and white realism and its serious portrayal of the Holocaust. It follows Oskar Schindler, who saves over 1200 Jews in Krakow during 1939 to 1945, avoiding soap opera sentiment and earning respect from critics for its moral weight.
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Elie Wiesel
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Steven Spielberg
Cuba before Castro was ahead in health and wealth claims
Norman Luxenberg argues against the view that Cuba under Castro was a backward state dominated by U.S. monopolies. He cites pre 1959 Cuba’s higher physician and telecommunication counts, falling mortality, and rising life expectancy, and notes Cuban capital’s postwar growth. He questions lifting the embargo while praising U.S. trade roles.
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Norman Luxenburg
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Blaming Others Mirrors Our Own Shortcomings
A letter argues that fault for societal woes lies not with politicians or groups but with individuals. The writer claims people refuse to think for themselves, seek scapegoats, and blame others while ignoring personal responsibility.
Secretarial pay row at City Hall sparks critique
A reader blasts Mayor Serbousek and Streets Commissioner Thomas over secretarial pay raises and job-teasing 49 applicants. The letter accuses officials of manipulating pay grades from 11.66 to 14.60 dollars per hour and questions why 48 outside applicants were not interviewed. The writer dubs the episode UNFAIR and signs as a Doubting Thomas.
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Larry Serbousek
Don Thomas
City Hall
Serbousek
Thomas
Hurley Bassett Jr
Bill Holtz
Don
J.D. Smith
Cattle Producers Defend Beef Health and Environment
A February letter alleging beef industry distortions is rebutted by cattle producers who cite beef’s nutrient benefits and role in low fat diets. They claim shared commitment to land stewardship and offer to provide unbiased university research through the Iowa Beef Industry Council in Ames.
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Ames
Voters urged to reject Amana Clear Creek merger in Clear Creek District
In opposition to the Amana Clear Creek merger, residents of Clear Creek District argue longer travel times exceed state limits and strain resources. They cite a new middle school, added faculty, debt, and cross-district ties to Iowa City and Coralville as reasons to vote against the proposal.
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Clear Creek
Iowa City
Coralville
Besieged Taxpayers Rail Against Beltline Views
David Kramer of Dyersville critiques Lloyd N. Cutler and the Beltline approach in a letter arguing for a Balanced Budget Amendment. He claims Washington budgets poorly for catastrophes and supports a three fifths debt limit vote with mandatory up or down choices. He accuses officials of using scare tactics and expanding control over taxpayers.
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Lloyd N. Cutler
Washington
White House
David Kramer
Dyersville
Letters to the Gazette Readers Offer Open Forum
The Gazette presents readers letters with equal opportunity for publication and corrections. It notes it does not vouch for accuracy or imply endorsement of opinions, inviting reader input and potential replies in future issues.
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