End of year, end of life in aging America
A family faces nursing home care for two elderly widows in Manhattan and the Bronx, revealing public policy choices on Medicare, pensions, and wealth transfer. The author reflects on aging, intergenerational finances, and the looming burden on younger generations while confronting personal dread and memory.
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Upper West Side
Manhattan
Riverdale
Bronx
America
Reagan
Bush
Computers for Every Iowa Student A Bold Education Proposal
The Gazette urges not to write off a state plan to place 500000 portable computers in Iowa schools. It argues the program could boost literacy, personalize learning, and connect classrooms via a statewide fiber network, with costs about 800 per unit and an 80 yearly user fee over five years.
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Iowa
Associated Press
The
Gazette
Hopes Rise as 1993 Brings Economic Turnaround
In a cautious mood amid lingering deficits and unemployment, readers see optimism returning with a change in Washington and Bill Clinton's presidency. The recession's sting fades as the U.S. economy recovers, while media coverage gains trust and national morale improves for a hopeful New Year.
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United States
Washington
Bill Clinton
George Bush
Neil Simon
Gazette
Sex Law and Idealism by Clinton Berryhill
In a Williamsburg reflection, Clinton Berryhill argues the end of the Cold War shifts focus to a Culture War pitting family values against counter culture. He claims male youth lack skills, cites 3 million yearly pregnancies, and advocates counseling to end failed early relationships. He previews his forthcoming book.
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Clinton Berryhill
Williamsburg
Experiences shape her call to oust Anthony
A Cedar Rapids reader recalls the case of Sly the cat. She accuses Dr Anthony of neglect at the shelter, noting the mangled animal was left in a shed and died months later. The letter questions his judgments and calls for his removal.
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Anthony
Animal Control
Sly
Judy
Cedar Rapids
Thanks to Target West Gifts Handicapped Access
Belated thanks to Target Store West for opening to handicapped and elderly on Dec 2. It makes shopping feel like a party. Appreciation goes to Mary Hal stead and Benton County Transportation for help.
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Target Store
Mary Halstead
Benton County Transportation
Gazette editorial defends anti gay military policy
Aaron Rivera of Blairstown critiques The Gazette editorial promoting homosexual equality in the military. He argues there is no genetic basis for homosexuality and invokes religious quotes to label homosexuality as unnatural and wrong, asserting science and God oppose acceptance.
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Gazette
The
Aaron Rivera
Blairstown
Right/ Carl Kane on carrying out a sole resolution
This column discusses writing tips for clarity and flow. It advertises a New Year resolution to fix phrasing by moving long points to the end and cites examples from AP style and local reporting to illustrate the technique.
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Carl Kane
Kauai Island
Linn- Mar High School
Jane Doe
Amana
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