When recession hits concern for the poor should not be seasonal
The Gazette contrasts 1980s and 90s structural unemployment with the 1930s era, noting jobs vanish permanently and families slide into hardship. A Cedar Rapids family with $42,000 income illustrates strains as parents retrain at Kirkwood College and teens consider military enlistment to ease pressure.
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Hough
United States
Mike Kilen
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids Wins Iowa Oscar for Film Savvy Town
Cedar Rapids has been named Film Savvy Town of the Year by the Iowa Film Office as part of the first Iowa Oscars. The praise notes local know‑how attracts film companies, supports Iowa businesses, and boosts the state’s image, even without famous settings like Field of Dreams.
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Iowa
Iowa Film Office
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Cleveland
Field of Dreams
Dyersville
Home
Allan Thoms
Department of Economic Development
Aspen
Colo
Stature gap worries Bush in New Hampshire primary
In Manchester New Hampshire the Bush campaign faces a narrowing stature gap as Democratic rivals present serious economic recovery plans. The piece notes Bush’s humble, down home approach and contrasts it with opponents’ sharper discourse while highlighting Barbara Bush’s impact and voters' desire for a long term competitiveness plan.
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David S. Broder
Manchester
N.H
George Bush
New Hampshire
Richard Nixon
House of Representatives
Pete McCloskey
California
Theodore H. White
Nixon
Muskie
White House
McGovern
Bush
Japan
Patrick Buchanan
United States
Exeter
Barbara Bush
Earl Hodgdon
Washington
Democratic Congress
Letters to the Gazette: Iowa tax talk and travel costs
The writer cites Iowa’s 4 percent sales tax as among the lowest and compares with Florida Texas California and Washington. They urge higher taxes to fund education debt reduction and tax relief while criticizing governor cost cutting and highway patrol spending. They question how speeding fines revenue is allocated to county schools.
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Iowa
Florida
Texas
California
Washington
Smoke Alarms Save Two Elderly Women from Fire
Two elderly women survived a blaze thanks to two working smoke alarms. Firefighters and neighbors Sharon Michael Irene and Richard aided others, while Holiday Inn provided a temporary home. The alarms did their job and saved lives.
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Sharon
Michael
Irene
Richard
Holiday Inn
Withhold Judgment on David Duke Letter
A reader argues against judging David Duke as a universal threat. The writer suggests fear of change drives opposition and notes Duke’s past with the KKK but questions current accusations. The piece questions politicians’ performance and urges patience to see future outcomes.
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David Duke
Duke
KKK
Bush’s Mixed Record on Social Issues Critics Say AIDS Plan Lacks
A reader argues President Bush has kept the nation safe and prosperous but fails on social issues. They contend there is no concrete AIDS plan and highlight homelessness crime victims and financial needs as areas ignored by his administration.
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Mr. Bush
Gazette Letters Page Policy Summary
The Gazette states it does not vouch for readers letters accuracy or judge opinions. It allows contradictions or corrections from other readers and offers equal opportunity for publication.
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Gazette
Convenience as Key to Voting and Recycling
The speaker argues that ease governs behavior, claiming widespread participation hinges on simple access. They compare voting to ATM use and recycling, insisting inconvenience—not apathy—drives low turnout and poor recycling rates.
Righting contractions in journalism style
A discussion using examples shows editors debating contractions and word choice. It notes overuse and redundancy in phrases like Olivia's got and jettisoning in reports and suggests replacing with precise forms such as Olivia has. It contrasts wording with standard AP style and clarity rules.
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Olivia
Carol Kean
Carol
Doe
Roe
F.E. Breckner
Iowa City
Dee
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