History suggests rebate is just not a good idea
The Gazette editorial argues against a $10 rebate coupon plan for Iowa motorists amid high gas prices. It recalls 1979-80 events when Iowa issued up to 250 rebates, funded by road money, which reduced road funding and sparked later tax debates. It warns current rebates could mirror past revenue shortfalls.
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Ray
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Indiana
Vilsack
Tiger Woods U S Open masterclass tops historic greats
A Time analysis argues Woods’ Pebble Beach performance eclipses Larsen Jordan and Secretariat, noting the required four days of peak concentration sets Woods apart. The piece jokes about the notion of concentration while affirming Woods’ historic feat.
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Time Magazine
Tiger Woods
Pebble Beach
Johnny Miller
Don Larsen
Michael Jordan
Secretariat
Woods
Miller
Larsen
Jordan
Gazette invites public letters and guest columns
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submission requires full name signature street address and daytime phone number. No anonymous letters. 300-word limit per writer every 30 days. Column length up to 700 words. Address The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 Fax 319 5846 or email gagedit fyiowa com with full details.
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Journey to U.S. Citizenship and Human Rights Work
Kris Das of Iowa City recounts moving from India to the United States to pursue human rights work. He details refugee encounters in London and New Delhi, studies at the University of Iowa, and his resolve to help alleviate suffering while embracing two nations. He serves as International Liaison for UI College of Education and holds fellowships and advisory roles.
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Iowa
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Lincoln
Kris Das
Iowa City
University of Iowa College of Education
Bombay
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US Human Rights Center
Women’s Resource and Action Center
Hate Acts Rapid Response Team
HARRT
Cedar Rapids Veterans Memorial Stadium financing clarified
Al Lenway states no bond proposal exists for the stadium project. The plan relies on a 30 cent four year levy increase, state grant, private donations, and naming rights. Homeowners would pay under $13 yearly, with any levy extension needing voter approval.
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Veterans Memorial Commission
Veterans Memorial Stadium
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Iowa
al Lenway
Gore victory may be wishful thinking on professor's part
A reader questions the Gore margin prediction citing World Almanac figures for 1996 and Clinton's 47.4 million votes, 49.25 percent, noting Clinton won by plurality not majority. The letter challenges Professor Lewis-Beck's cited 56.4 percent margin and stereotypes liberal arts professors as biased.
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Michael Lewis-Beck
Clinton
Lewis Beck
Low State University Business
Death penalty debate and adoption proposal in Mount Vernon
Column by Norman Luxenburg cites rising infant mortality and falling motor deaths while a reader argues death penalty opponents should fund inmate care via adoption. The letter suggests adoption papers and donor support to end appeals, framing it as a cost-saving solution.
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