Congress on line linked to Thomas the online portal
Editorial praises the White House launching of Thomas the Library of Congress online service to publish proposed bills and hearings. It notes potential for public access and countering biased reporting, while acknowledging limited home computer use and user familiarity. It explains access via WWW.thomas.loc.gov and invites reader feedback.
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U.S. Congress
House
Newt Gingrich
Prodigy Information Service
Congress
Internewt
Library of Congress
Thomas
Thomas Jefferson
National Public Radio
Jefferson
Congressional Record
White House
Associated Press
Rustling up business in horse cuisine trade
A Gazette report by Rick Smith expands on a Coggan horse theft, noting Europe’s appetite for horse meat and the global view on horse cuisine. The piece discusses rustling in Eastern Iowa, lingering public attitudes toward horses, and a Nebraska meatpacker’s note that much horse meat goes to France for haute cuisine.
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UST
The
Gazette
Rick Smith
Europe
Iowa
Coggan
China
Tom Mix
Tony
Roy Rogers
Trigger
Gene Autry
Champion
Drew
France
Time lag and ambivalence shape view on death penalty
The author weighs the death penalty amid delay and cost concerns. They argue DNA reduces wrongful execution risk yet note lengthy, costly court processes delay justice. They acknowledge deterrence debates, cite long time frames from sentencing to execution, and express ambivalence about adopting capital punishment.
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United States
U.S. Supreme Court
Earl Warren
State Supreme Court
Federal District Court
Robert Jackson
New tower affronts Marion residents near Kirkwood campus
Residents challenge Kirkwood Community College plan to build a 120 foot tower at the former Longfellow Elementary site in Marion. They cite safety and aesthetic concerns after the Marion zoning variance committee rejected the variance. Kirkwood says its government status exempts it from Marion rules.
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Kirkwood Community College
Longfellow
10Th Ave
Marion
Kirkwood
Cedar Rapids
Marion Variance Committee
Kirk
Wood
Letter Submissions Guidelines For The Gazette
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone. Only your name and hometown publish. Mail Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email Gazette Net on Flowa 368 8800 CompuServe 75144.1041 compuserve com
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Cedar Rapids
City helps remodel proud Cedar Rapids building project
In 1993 Gregory Hughes of Cedar Rapids Black Belt Academy describes a positive experience with the City Building Department during remodeling at 712 Third St SE. An inspector suggested a stairway modification for safety, explained the need, and made the plan clearer and safer.
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Third St. SE
Gregory Hughes
Cedar Rapids Black Belt Academy
Has Connie Chung Lost Decorum and Media Decency
Letter from Norma Claassen of Cedar Rapids condemns Connie Chung for betraying a confidence about Mrs. Gingrich and criticizes the media for repeating the slur, calling for respect toward the first family and Hillary Clinton. She questions decency and demands an apology.
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Connie Chung
Mrs. Gingrich
Hillary Clinton
Health, Politics and a Call for Compassion in Iowa
A reader questions Senator Bob Dole's stance on civilian casualties in Grozny and urges recognition of domestic health needs. The letter contrasts international conflict with ongoing public health neglect and calls for empathy to spread from Iowa to national leadership.
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Bob Dole
Jan. 9
Grozny
Dole
Adieu and Adieu Misused Sparks Reader Notes
A reader laments word misuse and homophone clangers in print. Examples include mistaking adieu for ado and their, plus a National Geographic mix up about saved vs theyre, and a joke about Y o k e spelling.
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Decorah-Waukon
National Geographic
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Iowa State Bar Association
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