Bush Cheney ticket praised as safe and sound pick
Editorial pages argue Bush chose Richard Cheney as running mate because of experience in international affairs and government service. They laud Cheney's Gulf War defense role and five terms in Congress while noting his past may reassure voters wary of change.
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Sprinters Greene and Johnson Fall Short in Sacramento
In Sacramento the U S Olympic trials saw Maurice Greene and Michael Johnson pull up with leg cramps while Floyd Heard claimed the Olympic 200-meter berth. Johnson advances to the 400 in Sydney, Greene to the 100. Trash talk among sprinters is questioned after a hype-filled weekend.
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Michael Johnson
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Floyd Heard
Sydney
Australia
Air rage seen as minor glitch in airline travel
The piece argues that while reports of air rage exist, they stem from airline failures and passenger frustration rather than a national disorder. It notes delays, crowding, and high expectations, and defends air travel as largely safe and reliable despite occasional misconduct.
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New York
Washington
Europe
Tom Wolfe
America
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London
Transcript withheld over cap toss sparks Cedar Rapids debate
A Cedar Rapids graduate's cap toss led to withheld transcripts for her and others, sparking questions of freedom of expression. The administration stressed the ceremony honors staff, not students, while showing graduates briefly in a video exclusion.
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Cedar Rapids
Five Seasons Center
Right to work urged as fairness in union dues
Gazette editors defend Iowa right to work while noting unions oppose it and argue nonmembers should pay dues. The column compares public benefits and taxes to union rights, urging dues for workers enjoying bargaining outcomes. Signatories include AFSCME AFGE IBEW and other locals.
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Iowa
United States
Gazette letter guidelines for readers
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone. Only your name and hometown will appear with the letter. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or via fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Not fair to take land for highway
A reader wounds the Iowa Department of Transportation for plans to build a cloverleaf and Highway 151 link near Holland Orchard in Ames. They argue the 40 year old orchard provides apples and cider, threatens the Kreeze family’s livelihood, and question the legality and fairness of using land for the project.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
Holland Orchard
Ames
E Avenue NW
Objective standards urged for Cedar Rapids school panel members
The Cedar Rapids Community School District facilities task force debated its role and the need for impartial members. Dick Fredericks linked to ASOT faced questions after setting a $25 million ceiling, raising concerns about objectivity before voters decide the refer endum and urging replacement if bias exists.
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