Trouble in Hog Heaven prompts Iowa pork industry debate
The Gazette reports Iowa hog production faces decline with 75 percent of hogs on 9,700 farms while confinements swell. The piece examines odor and manure issues, consumer demand for leaner meat, and possible legislative changes as packers consider moving to other states.
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Iowa's 150th boosts its marketability
Gov. Branstad seeks a $2 million boost to Iowa tourism marketing aiming for a 10 percent growth of a $3 billion industry, projecting a $300 million return. The piece credits Bridges of Madison County and Field of Dreams, plus trails and geography, for tourism gains and urges Iowans to spread the word.
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Budget Ball fuels anger as federal workers go unpaid
Washington columnist Sandy Grady reports on the budget shutdown and the heated clash over pay. Congress and President Clinton draw full salaries while 760000 federal workers face empty paychecks and unpaid bills, provoking calls to suspend pay until the crisis ends.
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Midwest
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Preachers and the urge to control others in modern life
A reader argues that preaching often comes from envy and curiosity rather than faith. The piece contrasts Christian restraint with others who legislate morality and urge responsibility, referencing biblical guidance and personal accountability in a critique of unsolicited moralizing by activists and nosy onlookers.
Gazette letter policy and contact details
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Do not include street addresses or phone numbers in the published text. provide name and hometown for publication. Include full name and return address for verification.
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Cedar Rapids
Holiday solicitations drive donor fatigue for Bertha Oliphant
Bertha J. Oliphant of Center Point recounts receiving 56 fundraising letters in one month with many requesting recurring gifts. She notes circled amounts and frequent follow up calls, estimating potential yearly totals and wondering how to stop the mail to preserve sanity and reduce waste.
Clinton and Dole Compared as Treacherous Twins in Budget Row
James Lyman of West Union accuses President Clinton and Senator Dole of bad faith in budget talks. He says Clinton signed a 1995 deal to reopen the government if Dole accepted a balanced budget but failed to submit a budget after the shutdown. He condemns Dole for betraying his party and claims Iowa Republicans should not support him.
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Flat tax and welfare limits proposed to balance the budget
The speaker criticizes the Clinton administration and GOP blame for a government shutdown. A plan is proposed including a flat 5 percent tax on all income, universal 5 percent sales tax with protections for seniors, welfare reforms, term limits, salary caps, and Medicarefreeze measures.
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