Black liberal voice seeks unlikely New Year transformation
Cecil Johnson argues that a true black liberal would not switch to black conservatism, noting the motives and risks of such a shift. He examines how black conservatives court white audiences, while black liberals remain rooted in addressing racial inequities and guiding black communities without pandering. He describes the temptations and the social dynamics of ideological change.
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Cecil Johnson
Newton
America
Freshmen eligibility flaws exposed again in college sports
The editorial argues that rushing freshmen like Ty Shine into varsity play harms academics and calls for stricter credentials before competition. It cites Shine’s rapid enrollment at Iowa State, his move to Seton Hall, and proposes tougher standards and possible scholarship adjustments to ensure student achievement precedes athletics.
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Iowa State
Shine
Connecticut
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Tim Floyd
John Stuart Mill
Floyd
Seton Hall
NCAA
University of Iowa
Hunter Rawlings III
Iowa Court of Appeals cautions jurors to stick to evidence
In a Marshall County stalking case the Iowa Court of Appeals upheld the conviction despite two jurors conducting field checks to test the defendant’s statements. The court ruled extra evidence gathering had no bearing on guilt and urged jurors to follow trial evidence and the judge’s instructions.
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Iowa Court of Appeals
Marshall County
Appeals
Henry Fonda
Fonda
Lee J. Cobb
Ed Begley
Jack Lemmon
Court of Appeals
City monopoly fight over Cedar Rapids recycling
Gary Bute argues Cedar Rapids uses city services to force residents to pay for curbside recycling. He asserts HMR Home and Business Recyclers lose customers as the city competes, funded by a bi monthly water bill charge. He asks for impartiality from The Gazette and warns against city owned news delivery.
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Cedar Rapids
HMR
Iowa
Gazette
County considers sand gravel pit near Bertram on Highway 13
The Linn County Board of Adjustment will vote at 7 30 p m on a conditional use request for a 105 acre sand and gravel extraction site off Highway 13 south of Bertram. Opponents urge residents to oppose a dangerous entry between two overpasses and note existing pits nearby.
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Linn County Board of Adjustment
Linn County
Highway 13
Bertram
Otis Road
Highway 30
Mount Vernon Road
Gazette Letters Policy Says Readers Share Opinions
The Gazette prints readers letters with no guarantee of accuracy or endorsement of views. It notes that contradictions or corrections may be published later and that readers have equal opportunity to respond.
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Gazette
Gazette letters seek readers' views under 300 words
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone number. only your name and hometown may be published. Mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazette fylowa infi net.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Have you hugged your child today and other thoughts
In a reflective piece Robert M. L. Johnson urges more physical affection as a social duty. He recalls losses, emphasizes hugs as meaningful gestures, and notes his own long partnership with Edna Mae, along with his public service background in Cedar Rapids.
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Edna Mae
Robert M.L. Johnson
Cedar Rapids
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