Dolly the Sheep Flares in cloned life debate
James K. Glassman weighs Dolly the cloned sheep and the implications for human cloning. He cites Wilmut’s work as both promising for disease cures and ethically contentious, noting legal limits in Britain, ongoing U.S. private research, and the need for cautious progress amid fear and hope.
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Harvard
Wilmut
Clinton
National Institutes of Health
NIH
Britain
United States
Secret bared cloning debate moves from fiction to fact
The editorial notes Dolly the seven month old cloned sheep created from adult genetic material marks a turning point. It warns of ethical risks in the atomic age, cites Europe’s bioethics codes, and cites President Clinton urging a review that could lead to regulation on human cloning.
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Dolly
United States
Los Angeles Times
Clinton
Strange new TV ads target the young with odd be havior
A New York Times report notes a campaign by Miller Lite featuring a fictitious character "Dick" and surreal spots aimed at viewers in their twenties. Advertisers claim the quirky humor nudges sales, though effects for older adults remain unclear.
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Miller Lite Beer
New York Times
Stuart Elliott
Miller Brewing
Eye laser options explained for myopia correction
Corneal surgeon Todd Gothard responds to Rich Patterson's column detailing PRK and LASIK. PRK treats the corneal surface with slower visual recovery and possible discomfort, while LASIK reshapes the inner cornea for rapid, painless improvement. Newer LASIK broadens eligibility, but no guaranteed perfect vision.
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Rich Patterson
Patterson
Language shifts spark debate over verb use and edits
A reviewer censures sexing in a couple’s tell all while praising doping and autographing as acceptable. They note four odd word choices in a Florida newspaper, including task as a verb and phrasing around racketeering and a nude-bar czar.
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Destin
Fla
Florida
Cheney
Morris
Skobeltsyn
Peter
Gazette Seeks Name Signed Letters For Publication
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include full name signature address and daytime phone number. Limit is 300 words. one letter per writer every 30 days. include contact details for verification.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Fyjowa
Marijuana article sparks reader complaint over placement
A reader from Cedar Rapids criticizes Monday Gazette for running a marijuana story directly above a science feature for youths. The letter urges careful page layout to avoid normalizing drug use and to protect younger readers.
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Beakman
Jax
Hiawatha’s bad faith claim on annexation questioned
A casual observer critiques Hiawatha’s assertion of bad faith in the Cedar Rapids annexation dispute with Hiawatha and Robins. The observer notes annexation applications were voluntary and filed at various times, while officials met to discuss boundaries, and questions the value of alleged oral agreements between former Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha mayors.
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Cedar Rapids
Hiawatha
Robins
Volun
City crews praised for snow removal and trash pickup
Bill Nodurft thanks city employees for a long, difficult winter and high quality snow removal and yard waste collection. He notes appreciation for crews and adds that unhappy residents can leave the city via many roads.
Gazette Letter Policy on Readers Opinions
The Gazette states it does not vouch for letter accuracy or judge opinions. It invites corrections or contradictions from readers with equal publication opportunity.
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