Yeltsin Raises POW MI A Mystery in Soviet Gulags
The article discusses Boris Yeltsin confirming rumors of American POWs from Vietnam held in Soviet labor camps. It notes Washington's response and envoy Malcolm Toon's Moscow mission to trace missing U S and Allied personnel, while expressing ongoing family anguish over unaccounted service members.
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Boris Yeltsin
Washington
U.S
Vietnam
Soviet Union
Yeltsin
NBC News
Congress
U.S.S.R
Bush
Malcolm Toon
Moscow
Korea
Quarantine Debates Over AIDS Remedies and Personal Liberty
The piece weighs quarantining AIDS victims against personal freedoms. It recalls past disease isolation for measles and varicella, then analyzes Michigan and Oregon actions. Officials argued quarantines aim to limit spread, while critics warn of liberties violations and stigma.
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Ardon
Michigan
Oregon
Supreme Court ruling on cross border abductions shocks justice
In a harsh Los Angeles Times op-ed, David J. Scheffer condemns the Supreme Court for allowing U.S. and Mexican authorities to kidnap suspects on Mexican soil for U.S. trials. He cites the Alvarez Machain case, warns of damaged extradition norms, and urges executive or legislative action to curb such actions. The piece links the decision to broader U.S.-Mexico cooperation, trade talks, and foreign policy credibility. Scheffer, a Carnegie Endowment associate, argues for strong legal safeguards and congressional limits.
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William Rehnquist
Mexico
U.S
Camarena
United States
Bush
New World Order
Letters to the Gazette on term limits and the 22nd Amendment
A reader argues the 22nd Amendment should free presidents and elected officials from re election worries. He urges extending term limits as a way to enable bold action and accountability, urging lawmakers to act without fear of reelection.
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U.S
Harry Truman
C.R. White
30Th St. Dr. SE
Farm Bureau backs SF 2387 property tax limit proposal
Linn County Farm Bureau backs Senate File 2387 as a freeze with growth allowances for local governments. It preserves inflation adjustments, requires public notices for increases, and allows appeals for disasters. The group urges legislative support and spending reform over annual sales tax hikes.
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Linn Country Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Senate
House
Lic
State Appeal Board
Odd exhibition of efficiency at Cedar Rapids post office
A reader complains about a stamp store closing as of May 30 while standing in line at the Main Post Office in Cedar Rapids. The note mocks the sign and jokes about using postcards for emergencies to “speed up” services.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Letter Guidelines for Public Submissions Transported
A concise rule set outlines letter submissions requiring editor confirmation and authentication details. Writers must include name street address signature and a non published phone number for verification. Length limit 300 words and focus on issues rather than personalities or private matters. One letter per writer every 30 days.
Celebrate Independence Responsibly During Fourth of July Celebrations
A message urging responsible celebration of Independence Day stresses rights and duties of adults. It encourages designating a driver, enjoying the holiday safely, and honoring the freedoms and values of the United States. Signed by Joseph D. Lee, president Dale Lee Distributing Co. Inc.
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Joseph D. Lee
Dale Lee Distributing Co. Inc
Town Rd
Right and Wrong in Grammar in Sports Writing
A reader laments grammar and hyphen use in sports journalism. He cites misprints and style debates about pinch hitter usage and awkward quotes while defending plain language over flashy punctuation.
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United States Supreme Court
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California
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U.s.-Mexico
Humberto Alvarez Machain
Yale Law
Ruth Wedgewood
Rodney King
Supreme Court
Harry A. Blackmun
Sandra Day O’connor
John Paul Stevens
DEA
Bush Department of Justice
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William Barr
Alvarez Machain
Panama
Manuel Noriega
Bush Administration
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Georgetown University Law Center
Los Angeles Times
the Gazette
Kevin Squires
Linn County Farm Bureau
10Th Ave
Marion
Margulies Ong Te Ee
Carl Kane
Wally Backman
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