Be wary of China after Tiananmen Square violence
The editorial condemns the Beijing crackdown as undermining two decades of easing ties with Japan and Western democracies. It argues for cautious economic engagement, urges U.S. leaders to reassess ties and travel exchanges, and calls for China to prove it deserves its place in civilized society.
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Don Canney
Washington GOP pillorys Foley as Bush denounces scandal
A memo labeling Rep. Thomas Foley a closet liberal sparks GOP backlash. President Bush calls the incident disgusting and rebukes party leaders including Lee Atwater. Democrats push for leadership changes while Foley moves to close the matter, stating he will stand by his record.
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Bush bans ivory imports to save African elephants
President Bush announced a global ban on importing elephant ivory timed to World Environment Day. He urged other nations to join, citing rapid elephant declines from 1.5 million to about 400,000 in recent years and calling for action to prevent extinction of Africa's elephants.
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Lines drawn on church state clash in three cases
Opinion asks how to rule on three parallel church state disputes. A deaf boy in Arizona seeks a state funded interpreter at a Catholic high school, a Colorado teacher faces removal of Bible books from classroom and library, and a Georgia high school invokes prayers pre game. The writer weighs Establishment Clause concerns and personal views, noting hard lines and ambiguous outcomes.
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Education technology vital to U S future
Colby Chandler of Eastman Kodak argues the United States risks declining living standards without strong education and technology policy. He warns a high dollar strains manufacturing, urges investment in high skilled labor, and promotes reindustrialization balanced by sensible government partnership and funding.
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Rochester
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Airport Commission Facts From Cedar Rapids Letter
Frank N. Magid, chairman of the Cedar Rapids Airport Commission, rejects the claim that the commission is paid and that the airport relies on tax money. He states the commission is volunteer, funded by user fees, with the airport designed to attract business and broaden the tax base. The Air Host case is on appeal, and a stand by verdict would not require tax funding.
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A Salute to Flag on Flag Day and Country
Beulah Duhme as flag chairman of the Marion Linn Chapter DAR urges recognition of June 14 as Flag Day. The note recalls the 1777 Continental Congress flag design and explains red white and blue symbolism, praising the flag’s presence from cemeteries to embassies and lunar sightings.
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Pepper remembered as champion of seniors and public service
Eric Tabor, candidate for Congress in Iowa's 2nd District, honors the late Congressman Claude Pepper. He notes Pepper's push for age discrimination outlaw, the Older Americans Act, and expanded elder health services, praising his decades of public service and urging dedication to dignity and economic security for seniors.
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