Nepal Crisis Mirrors Royal Bloodline Struggle
The editorial argues Nepalese chaos follows the murder and deaths of King Birendra and Queen Aiswarya, with Crown Prince Dipendra implicated and Gyanendra’s accession amid disputed accounts. It laments pain of poverty, lack of press freedom, and a leader chosen by bloodline rather than merit.
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Birenda
Gyanendra
No More Comment Until Someone Is Arrested
A historical summary cites January through June events surrounding alleged damage claims by outgoing Clinton staffers at the Bush administration. Reports describe vandalism claims, responses by Fleischer, and differing editorial takes, ending with a stance that readers are left on their own.
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Kansas City Star
News Media
General Services Administration
General Accounting Office
Bob Barr
Georgia
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Cedar Rapids Jazz Enthusiast Reflects on Local Entertainment
Niles Ross, Cedar Rapids research pharmacist and founder of the Jazz Society of Eastern Iowa, explains relocating to Cedar Rapids four years ago after 20 years in St. Louis. He details a busy, overlapping weekend of jazz and other events across the area, and notes how abundant options create travel and scheduling conflicts.
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Cedar Rapids
Chicago
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Jazz Society of
Iowa
Liar’s Theatre
Dan Knight
The
Jazz Society of Eastern Iowa
Kirkwood Community College
Jazz Transit
Hague
Netherlands
Dan Towey
Craig Dove
Dennis McPartland
Jay Oliva
3Rd Street
Eddie Piccard
Lighthouse
Dick Watson
Muddy Waters
Gilligan’s Pub
Iowa City
Linn
Johnson
Quad Cities
Paris
Gazette
Niles Ross
Abortion rhetoric and moderate stance in Anna Quindlen column
The column criticizes President Bush and proclaims moderate politics as extremism. It argues Democrats aim to delegitimize the Bush presidency, presuming judges will be blocked and nominees bullied, while equating abortion rights with liberal humanity and condemning the judiciary for overruling the Constitution.
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Borked
Judge Bork
Clarence Thomas
U.S
Gazette prompts hurtful views on homosexuality from readers
A letter-writer condemns the Gazette for publishing anti gay content that harms young LGBT people in Eastern Iowa. The writer recalls personal childhood torment, fears for peers and urges the paper to stop printing venomous homophobic rhetoric.
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Gazette
Iowa
Nature trail is for everyone even dogs
A guest column argues trails should welcome all users including dogs and horses, criticizing restrictions and penalties while urging respect for walkers runners bikers birds and wildlife. It highlights conflicts with bikers riders and litter, and questions ordinances at the Sac and Fox Trail versus Central Park.
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Geoff Eastburn
Rich Patterson
Central Park
New York City
The Gazette Invites Reader Letters With Details
The Gazette accepts letters up to 300 words. Include full name, street address, and daytime phone number. only name and hometown will publish. Provide contact information for verification. letters edited as needed and not accepted anonymously.
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