Clinton kindergartner suspended over toy squirt gun
The Clinton school district suspended a kindergartner for bringing a plastic orange and blue squirt gun to class under zero tolerance rules. A first grader was suspended a week earlier for the same reason while tensions rise after a real gun threat at a fourth grade field trip. Principal Jack Pringle defends strict policy, critics say common sense was missing.
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Clinton Kindergartner
Clinton
Jack Pringle
Pringle
Mr. Pringle
Controversy Over Singapore Caning Influences U.S. Lawmakers
A California legislator, a Sacramento councilman, and a St. Louis alderman proposed Singapore style corporal punishment. Critics warn against exporting foreign methods and caution that deterrence must fit American values and legal norms.
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California
Sacramento
St. Louis
America
Right and Wrong in Usage Worries and Royko’s Phrase
Readers ask three questions about grammar and usage. The writer defends like as a conjunction, explains subject verb agreement in weather lines, and clarifies Royko's use of out with wring our hands. The piece emphasizes reader confusion and correct pronoun reference.
Makers of Shoes in Shenzhen Highlight Global Sweatshop Debate
A visitor describes Shenzhen China’s sweatshop conditions where workers earn about $35 a month, sleep in dormitories, and face strict discipline. The piece links this to global trade, Western profits, and rising workers rights advocacy, noting regional wage proposals and leadership responses in Asia.
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China
Clinton
Hong Kong
United States
Developed World
Nike
Walt Disney
Pierre Cardin
Shenzen Shangri-La
Shenzen Special Economic Zone
Shangri-La
Taiwan
Union Pacific
America
Australian Council of Trade Unions
Shanghai
Thailand
Change for Iowa Governor Handled by Readers Letter
Readers discuss political change in Iowa urging support for Fred Grandy against Terry Branstad. Letters claim Branstad raised taxes 71 times and expanded state bureaucracy, noting a multi hundred million deficit. Other writer questions child tax deductions and favors a one time $400 view vs long term costs.
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Iowa
Terry Branstad
Gazette Welcomes Public Letters and Columns
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites readers to submit letters and guest columns on public business. Submissions must include full name signature address and daytime phone, though addresses are not published. Limit is 300 words per letter and one letter per writer every 30 days.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Governor Branstad lacks substance in negative campaign tone
Curran Rosser of Cedar Rapids argues against Branstad's TV ads attacking Fred Grandy. He asserts Grandy would restore surplus tax funds, supports limiting parole for violent criminals, and says campaign finance favors should not decide the governorship.
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Branstad
Iowa
Curran Rosser
Cedar Rapids
Applause for Sex Respect curriculum at Springville
Applause for Sex Respect from Mel Mysak a Springville science teacher using the curriculum to promote abstinence as the responsible attitude toward sex. Another Springville teacher says the curriculum doesn’t address all sides of the issue. Debra Nielsen Victor.
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Mel Musak
Springville
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