Editorial backs U.N. fact finding mission on Gaza and West Bank
The Gazette urges impartial U.N. observers to inspect conditions in Israeli occupied Gaza and the West Bank. It notes U.S. shift to support observers, cautions Israel not to block entry, and warns against entrenching suspicions of oppression by withholding access.
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Irael
United Nations
Gaza Strip
West Bank
Bush
U.S
U.N
Israel
Jerusalem
Sesame Street mourns Henson death and puppets
The passing of Jim Henson at 53 prompts Sesame Street to retire the Ernie puppet as the show faces sadness. News notes the program's lasting impact on generations and the challenge of explaining death to preschoolers.
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Henson
Big Bird
Oscar the Grouch
Kermit the Frog
Will Lee
Mr. Hooper
Lee
David
Jim Henson
Ernie
Wii
Jim
Supreme Court halts case on Operation Rescue trespass issues
A New York case upheld a civil contempt and damages after Operation Rescue demonstrators blocked clinic access in Manhattan and Queens. The Atlanta dispute over a 50 foot bubble zone was kept in force by the Supreme Court, while a dissenting observer argues the New York punishment overreaches and chills free speech.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Operation Rescue
New York
Atlanta
Queens
Dobbs Ferry
Long Island
East 85Th Street
Manhattan
Thomas J. Mullin
Eastern Women’s Center
Terry
Ward
City of
2Nd U.S. Circuit
Richard Cardamone
Cardamone
Isaac Jenrette
Superior Court of
Fulton County
Jenrette
John Paul Stevens
Eric Tabor Emerges as Pragmatic Iowa 2nd District Hope
Letter from Shawn Gallagher endorses Eric Tabor in the Democratic primary, praising his character integrity and courage. Gallagher says Tabor understands rural and urban Iowa, has visited every town in the district, and would be a voice for all in addressing PAC influence and 21st century solutions.
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Congress
Eric Tabor
Towa
Eric
Who in GOP has what it takes to be attorney general
A reader-backed summary endorses Ed Kelly as the GOP attorney general candidate over Kim Schmett, detailing Kelly’s 19 year trial practice and 12 years as Jefferson County attorney with no reversals, contrasted with Schmett’s 30 years in state roles and no prosecutorial experience. The letter advocates Kelly’s experience and leadership.
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Ed Kelly
Fairfield
Kim Schmett
Des Moines
Kelly
Jefferson County
Coun
Bonnie Campbell
Polk County
Kathryn L. Hove
Solon
Schmett
Caring candidate Craig Halfpop for Iowa House District 47
Carolyn Zaruba from Marion urges a vote for Craig Halfpop on June 5 and in November. The letter outlines his stance on health care child care education and his finance and marketing background to bridge tax and appropriations issues and promote Iowa business.
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Iowa
Craig Halfpop
Iowa House
Carolyn Zaruba
Grand Ave
Marion
Rita Huber for Linn County Supervisor
Rita Huber is presented as a proven leader and chairperson of the Linn County Democratic party. She is noted for efficiency loyalty and future planning, with environmental involvement through National Wildlife Federation Audubon Wilderness Society. Vote for Rita Huber June 5.
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Rita Huber
Linn County
Democratic Party
Rita
National Wildlife Federation
Audubon and Wilderness Society
Abstinence urged to curb abortion, reader writes
A May 25 letter argues abstinence before marriage is the only way to stop abortion and related diseases. The writer criticizes Planned Parenthood for teaching birth control in schools and says pro lifers aim to prevent abortion before conception amid an immoral society. Randy Weeks, 1100 Vernon Hill Blvd SE.
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Pro
Planned Parenthood
Joe Ertl Emerges as 2nd District Candidate for Congress
The speaker endorses Joe Ertl as the best choice to replace Tom Tauke in Iowa’s 2nd District. Ertl combines business and farming experience and highlights 15 years on a local school board, underscoring public service and education. Vote for Ertl in the June 5 primary and November 6 general election.
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Tom Tauke
Joe Ertl
Ertl
Prairie principal signs public letter on county politics
The Gazette published on May 30 a letter supporting a candidate that was signed by a Prairie High School principal who does not reside in Linn County. Questions arise whether the school endorsed the letter or if it was written to mislead residents.
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Prairie High School
the Gazette
Prairie
Linn County
Prairie School
Nussle Backed by Voter Letter in Iowa 2nd District
Barbara Feeney praises Jim Nussle for addressing education health care costs and drug policy while Casey Reinkoester supports his campaign. The letter notes Nussle has door to door outreach to over 8 000 homes in the 2nd District and urges Republican voters to back him in the June 5 primary.
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Jim Nussle
Nussle
Iowa
Washington, D.C
Barbara A. Feeney
Vasey Ave
Marion
Congress
Jim
Casey Reinkoester
Walker
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Board of
Due Hladky Ili
Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
John Robertson
Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
Diane Straus
Robert J. Ward
Randall Terry
Gina Robertson
Bill Haynes
Steve Britt
Pamela Sakulow
James J. Kilpatrick
Universal Press Syndicate
THE
Gazett
Pac
Nellisfy Coor
Republican State Party
Randy L. Weeks
Vernon Hill Blvd
Linn
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