Stamina and ADA ruling haunt golf leadership
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that permitting Casey Martin to use a motorized cart does not alter golf fundamentally. Critics, including Jack Nicklaus, argue walking is essential to the sport, while Ted Williams notes athleticism in hitting and fielding.
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Grassley urges blunt talk on gas prices at town meeting
In Independence Sen. Chuck Grassley argues government should not cap fuel costs and urges individuals to cut consumption. He counsels walking or bus use, trading to fuel efficient cars, and turning off air conditioning to cope with higher prices.
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GOP conservatives purge liberal allies amid Bush era purge
A partisan column argues that Republicans in Washington have shifted far right under President Bush, pushing out moderates and RINOs. It catalogs a purge list including Snowe Collins Chafee McCain and others, arguing the party acts as a club rather than a mature coalition.
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Iowa
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Memorial Day Musings on Change and Acceptance in The Gazette
A reflective column notes Memorial Day’s beauty while condemning a hostile letter about gays. The writer asserts progress in society, cites openly gay figures and officials, and values time with friends over bigotry. The tone blends personal calm with social critique.
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Districts Need Time to Work in Redmond Park Historic District
City council approves a three year waiting period before redesignation of the Redmond Park Grande Avenue Place historic district. Residents cite benefits like higher property values owner occupancy and improved city image while few plan exterior changes and face a simple design review by the Historic Preservation Commission.
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The Gazette Seeks Letters and Guest Columns
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions require writer’s full name signature full street address and daytime phone number. Mail to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email with full identity. 300 word limit. 650 words max per column.
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Hog farmers urge repeal of pork tax in Iowa clash
Dozens of Iowa hog farmers and Iowa CCI members held a press conference in Manchester denouncing Jim Nussle for not backing the vote to end the mandatory pork checkoff tax. They cite Iowa's 60 to 40 percent statewide result and seek federal court action to overturn Veneman’s decision.
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Editing of Don Cells column alters quote on energy investment
A Tuesday Gazette guest column by Don Cell was edited to obscure a point. The intended line in paragraph five states that higher prices lead companies to invest in additional supplies of oil and natural gas and power plants.
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