Editorial cautions on school prayer amendment
The piece argues Congress will vote on a proposal to allow public school prayer and religious symbols, warning the Istook measure would create division and could become compulsory in practice. It notes Supreme Court rulings shape society and cites the pledge of allegiance debate and President Clinton's reminder of the First Amendment.
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Congress
Istook
Ernest Istook
R-Okla
California
Clinton
Armies Within a Nation: INS Leads With Firepower
The Los Angeles Times reports that civilian agencies hold large armed forces, led by the Immigration and Naturalization Service with 12,403 officers. The Bureau of Prisons has 11,329, the FBI 10,389, and the Customs Service 9,749.
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Los Angeles Times
the Times
United States Department of Justice
Immigration and Naturalization Service
INS
Bureau of Prisons
FBI
Customs Service
The
History Center to honor J P Messer family legacy in Cedar Rapids
Renovation at the former Rapids Chevrolet site on First Avenue and Sixth Street SE will become the History Center in June 1999. The Lin County project preserves artifacts from Linn County history and seeks $1 million by June 30 with Hall Foundation’s $500,000 gift and a 1 to 2 match. Contributions to Capital Campaign, The History Center, 101 Eighth St SE, Cedar Rapids IA 52401. Laura M Derr is History Center Board president.
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J.P. Messer
Cedar Rapids
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and
Minnesota
Messer
First Avenue
Sixth Street
Rapids Chevrolet
Frederick Powers
George Dewey
Dewey
Powers
Walter
Gazette
Vicksburg
Third Avenue
Maxon
Collins Radio
WMT
New History Center
Power
History Center
Linn County
Linn
Linn County Board of Supervisors
The
Hall Foundation
Capital Campaign
Eighth St. SE
Iowa
Do evolution vs faith letters spark debate in Cedar Rapids
Readers critique The Gazette editorials on science and religion arguing the origin of life questions remain unresolved. Jeff L. Tuohino and Rob Schebel urge careful study, note limits of the scientific method, and suggest education over editorials.
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The
Gazette
Rob Schebel
Cedar Rapids
Waiting Children Garden Proposed for Noelridge Park
Letter to the editor criticizing the naming of a new Noelridge Park garden. The writer argues the space should honor awaiting adoptees as "The Waiting Children's Garden" and opposes naming it after Mayor Lee Clancey.
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Noelridge Park
Lee Clancey
Brady Act spurs gun owners' rights concerns warning
Ed Dolan argues the Brady Act expands background checks and permits up to three business days for responses raising fears of delayed gun purchases and higher costs. He cites Rep. Ron Paul’s H.R. 2721 to repeal Brady and remove the sporting purpose test, urging readers to contact lawmakers.
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Ed Dolan
BATF
FBI
Ron Paul
R-Texas
Republic
Brady
Deer Control Debate: Move to Nonlethal Methods
A reader argues hunter name calling fails to quiet animal advocates. He suggests deer regulation via nonlethal methods funded by wildlife agencies, criticizing hunting and urging shift away from lethal control. Carla Bennett of PETA notes alternatives.
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Bleeding Heart
Gazette accepts reader letters up to 300 words
The Gazette invites letters of up to 300 words. Include your name, street address and daytime phone number for verification. Only your name and hometown will be published. provide address to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 3985846 or email gazette fyiowa.infi.net
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
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Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
AD Gas Raea
Laura M. Derr of
History Center Board of Directors
Laura M. Derr
the Gazette
Too
Ake
Jeff L. Tuohino
Children’s Garden
Hunter
Carla Bennett
People For the Ethical Treatment of
Norfolk, Va
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