Pell proposal links loan forgiveness to teaching shortages
The editorial supports Sen. Claiborne Pell's plan to forgive federally subsidized loans for students who teach in math science and foreign languages or work five years in high poverty schools. The measure, approved 10-1 by a subcommittee, would cost about 215 million dollars for 1991 and take effect in 1992 93. It argues loan forgiveness is an effective incentive to strengthen education and mentions potential nursing student aid.
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Claiborne Pell
D-R.i
U.S
Pell
Labor and Human Relations
Strom Thurmond
R-S.c
Sen. Pell
Soviet Union
Ernie Hayes
Ernie
Mount Pleasant
Iowa
Iowa Development Commission
Glasnost on the Gridiron: Soviets Drubbed by Tacoma Express
Sixty one to zero defeat marks a US exhibition where 39 Soviet players, facing American football for the first time, were outmatched by the Tacoma Express in Tacoma Washington. Gear from corporate sponsors helped the Bears look sharp despite the loss.
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Soviet Union
United States
Moscow Bears
Bears
Tacoma Express
Tacoma
Wash
U.S
Collision of interests or conflict in elections debate
A discussion highlights proper usage for political terms in campaign talk. The piece notes preferred singular phrasing "conflict of interest" over "conflict of interests" and compares to phrases like "collision of cars" and "collision of deer" to stress precise language.
Mount Pleasant Mourns Ernie Hayes A Promoter of the Saints
Ernie Hayes a longtime Mount Pleasant figure dies at 86 after shaping the town as a one man chamber of commerce. He spearheaded the Avenue of the Saints, helped attract Wal Mart and numerous businesses, supported Iowa Wesleyan College, and funded civic projects including the Antique Tractor Days and a church bell tower. Hayes lived for community service and left a lasting Iowa legacy.
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Mount Pleasant
Ernie Hayes
E.A. Hayes
Avenue of the Saints
Iowa Development Commission
Ernie
Councils of the Mighty
Central States Mutual Insurance Association
United Fire and Casualty
Cedar Rapids
Wal-Mart
Sam Walton
Hayes
Bentonville
Ark
Sam
Helen Walton
Episcopal Church
Iowa Wesleyan College
Iowa
Henry County
Letters to the Gazette Promote Pro-Life Stand in Iowa
A Republican delegate urges party unity against abortion and Democrats, praising GOP platform while criticizing Democratic leaders. The letter calls readers to vote their conscience, defend unborn rights, and oppose reproductive freedom as a core heritage issue.
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Republican Party
Democrats
Moses
Avenson
Iowa
Tom Harkin
Eric Tabor
Justice
Liberty
Lawsuit Facts on Grebner Osanka Case Stir Community
Omaha reader Mary Steinman argues Grebner cannot refile against Dr. Osanka due to Iowa two year civil statute of limitations from 1985. She credits Osanka with winning the case and urges Victim Support Group members to focus on aiding women and children abuse victims.
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Lou Ann Grebner
Frank Osanka
Grebner
Iowa
Roxanne Conlin
Grebner- Osanka
Dr. Osanka
Osanka
Justice in Court Over Fatal Altercation
A young man died and another is charged after an incident near a police station. The public and media react to headlines calling the deceased a hood or a star athlete while the court will determine alcohol or doping influence and fault.
Salute to a patriotic lady Beatrice Walton Narber
Tribute to Beatrice Walton Narber a patriotic writer who sent letters and poems about country. Her son Warren Carney a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne died on D-Day. Funeral notes highlight lifetimes of service and the writer recalls Normandy visit and Flag Day reflections.
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Beatrice Walton Narber
Gazette Neighbors
France
Brittany
Beatrice
Warren Carney
Normandy
101St Airborne
Omaha Beach
Cedar Memorial
Warren
Czech Village street dance praised by attendees
Letters defend the Czech Village street dance noting a well behaved crowd and long lines at 7 11 p m while criticizing local media for sensational negative reporting. Authors praise the event and question the focus of coverage and police presence.
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KGAN
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Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
Sen. Claiborne Pell
Carl Kane
Ag Committee
Floogle
Him
George Bush
Low
Don Kimball
the Gazette
Lown Dems
Cynthia Gravatt
Mary “Annie” Steinman
Omaha
Herb Kane
Rick Harover
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Al’s Red Frog
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