Why be first the SSC push in the energy debate
The Washington Post editorials urge caution on the Superconducting Super Collider. James Watkins defends the SSC as the Nations top science project, noting a Texas 54 mile tunnel and an $8.25 billion start price. Critics question cost overruns and the value of being first amid global competition.
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U.S. Senate
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Congressional Quarterly
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SSC
Germany
France
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Ex-wives sue over half million gift to GOP in Kojima case
Two women and their children sue ex husband Michael Kojima for child support and damages, seeking recovery of about 500000 the Republican Party allegedly received as a donation. The GOP argues the gift was legitimate and belongs to the party, prompting a high profile dispute over where the money should go.
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Michael Kojima
Kojima
Bush
Term limits drive nation's political reform push in 1992
A nationwide push for state and federal term limits gains momentum with certified measures in California Michigan South Dakota and Wyoming and filings in ten more states. Proponents argue limits curb incumbents power while opponents warn of damaged representation and executive overreach.
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Washington
James K. Coyne III
Cleta Deatherage Mitchell
Term Limits Legal Institute
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Nebraska
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Oregon
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Ohio
Supreme Court
Thomas Foley
D-Wash
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Road closure halts traffic to Amana region businesses
Doris Babcock of Fairfax argues the Department of Transportation blocks Highway 151 South with no detour, delaying construction until October. She notes lost tourist and local business traffic and signs removed directing drivers to longer routes, urging reconsideration and public input.
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Fairfax
Walford
Amana
Highway 151
Amana Colony
Cedar Rapids
Discrimination Claims Filed Over Supervisory Interest
Becky Carter of Center Point alleges discrimination by three employers last summer based on her gender while seeking a supervisory role. Two employers allegedly filed sexual harassment complaints after she complained to the Civil Rights Commission, while a third acted behind the scenes.
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Civil Rights Commission
Cedar Rapids Elects Larry Serbousek Mayor
Larry Serbousek thanks Cedar Rapids citizens for strong support in the special election. He pledges to work to make Cedar Rapids a better place to live and serve as mayor from City Hall.
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Cedar Rapids
Larry Serbousek
Question about Interstate 380 construction schedule in Iowa City
A businessperson, Christina Lacock of 130 South Dubuque Street in Iowa City, asks when Interstate 380 will stop being under construction after five years of regular commuting.
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Iowa City
Christina Lacock
South Dubuque St
Not Too Classy Photo Sparks Reader Outcry
A July 21 Gazette image showing a woman veteran using a tampon in a male’s ear at a Hancher performance drew reader ire for its perceived sensationalism. The letter questions relevance to the article and mocks the photo and accompanying product ads.
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Gazette
Letter Guidelines for Submissions Revised
The notice outlines submission rules for letters including word limit up to 300 words and urgency on issues over personalities. It requires writer identity with name street address and signature and non publication of anonymous letters. It also specifies a non published phone number for authentication and a 30 day wait between letters from the same writer.
Abortion Debate Sparks House Endorsement Scene
Edith Kincaid laments Pat Schroeder backing a abortion pill resolution and condemns a perceived feminist drive for abortion. She contrasts coat hanger era fears with current protests, arguing free speech rights clash with abortion displays and urging opposition.
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Pat Schroeder
House of Representatives
Gov. Clinton
Edith Kincaid Belverstone
Third Ave
Right and wrong uses of comradery flounder and founder discuss
A reader questions word forms and adverb placement in phrases about comradery flounder and founder meanings. Examples address comradery acceptable variants, flounder as a verb, and uses of badly vs badly in phrases like reeks badly and smells bad.
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