Where are the fathers in a Newark child tragedy
Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Jane R. Eisner questions father absence amid the death of 7-year-old Faheem Williams and two brothers in a Newark basement. The piece critiques state child protection failures, cites a lack of fatherhood, and urges accountability by society and officials.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Newark
N.J
New Jersey
Division of Youth and Family Services
Melinda Williams
Faheem Williams
Williams
James McGreevey
David Blankenhorn
National Fatherhood Initiative
Raheem
Tyrone Tyson Hill
Vermont
Tyrone Hill
Hill
Reverence and hubris in global leadership discussants
Letter to The Gazette argues for humility and nonviolence in world affairs. It cites Paul Woodward’s book Reverence Renewing a Forgotten Virtue and urges thoughtful discussion among book and religious groups, White House, Congress, and voters in light of U S actions.
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Gandhi
Martin Luther King
Nelson Mandela
Paul Woodward
Oxford University Press
White House
Congress
Iowa
New Hampshire
U.S
Community Debate Over Muslim Youth Camp at Coralville Lake
Letters and editorials question whether opposition to the MYCA camp is bigotry and urge calm, noting concerns about traffic, emergency services, water safety, and potential off season events at the former Camp Daybreak site. Supporters cite inner city youth outreach and Camp Daybreak history amid neighborhood impact worries.
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Coralville Lake
MYCA
Camp Daybreak
Johnson County
Army Corps of Engineers
Chuck Grassley
Cal Thomas skirts cloning abortion link in column
Reader argues Thomas wrongly ties cloning to abortion and urges awareness of global science ethics. They note Roe v Wade lacks power abroad and praise him for opposing the death penalty while warning about profit motives and government passivity in regulating emerging genetics.
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Thomas
Ross Clark
Clark
Plainsong chosen for CR Reads program meets mixed reviews
Kent Haruf's Plainsong is picked as the first CR Reads selection amid glowing Gazette notices, though a reader blasts the novel for crude language and sex and says it is not worth reading.
University plans $2.9 million remodel of president’s home
Cedar Rapids reader Miles Lemmon asks if a $2.9 million remodel for the University of Iowa president’s home included a damage deposit. He notes former president Mary Sue Coleman’s departure and wonders about any deposits left.
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University of Iowa
University
Mary Sue Coleman
Michigan
We Need the Helicopter for Safety and Search
Donna Billick recalls a terrifying evening when her two young grandchildren went missing and a police helicopter arrived within minutes. She praises the helicopter crew, credits law enforcement with locating the children at a great grandmother’s home, and advocates 24 hour support for crisis response.
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Donna Billick
Cedar Rapids
Health board urged to ban smoking in all Linn County restaurants
A Gazette editorial advocates decisive action from Linn County Board of Health to pass a resolution banning smoking in all public restaurants. It notes municipalities may override with a less restrictive ordinance and calls for strong leadership on public health.
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God
Earth
Jesus
Gazette
Linn County
Board of Health
Gazette invites letters and guest columns for public matters
The Gazette seeks submissions from readers and guest writers addressing public business. Include full name signature street address and daytime phone number. anonymous letters are not accepted. Editorial staff edit all material and return none.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Gazettecommunications.com
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