Bush space plan faces budget and pace concerns
The Gazette editorial argues Bush is partly right to keep US space presence but questions funding for an orbiting space station by 2000 a lunar lab and a Mars round trip. It cites Dr James A Van Allen who urges prioritizing social issues and slow space progress amid a 15.2 billion NASA request seen as excessive, supporting House subcommittee cuts.
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Bush
Earth
Moon
Mars
James A. van Allen
University of Iowa
United States
van Allen
NASA
House
Jaggard
Cable TV faces Senate push for rate regulation
The Senate Commerce Committee votes 18 to 1 to reregulate cable TV, allowing local governments to set rates for basic tier service and mandating carriage of local stations while curbing large operators. The piece argues cable is not a necessity and notes rising subscriptions despite rate concerns.
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Congress
Senate Commerce Committee
Tus
Dubuque
Iowa
U.S
Alice
Abortion Debate: A Peaceful Answer or Restriction
A reader argues that abortion on demand is not peaceful and that abortion restrictions offer a more caring solution. The piece critiques pro choice claims, notes non surgical abortions, and defends natural law as a basis to protect unborn life.
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Bob Jaggard
Oelwein
Jaggard
Wramsby
New England Journal of Medicine
Critics blast Cedar County fair booking of Ladies Jello Wrestlers
A Cedar County taxpayer condemns the Cedar County Fair Board for featuring the Wildcat Ladies Jello Wrestlers on July 12, calling the act sexist and degrading. The letter also includes a June 15 critique of Democratic budgets and Great Society policies, arguing government spending and inflation harmed the economy.
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Cedar County
Cedar County Fair Board
Coldstream Springs Threatened by Upstream Development
Walter E. Kellison Jr. warns that natural Coldstream springs south of McCloud Place NE in Cedar Rapids face burial under sand from upstream development. He laments lack of erosion control ordinances and predicts the watershed will become a fully culvertized drainage area, erasing a historic natural feature and wildlife value.
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McCloud Place
Coldstream
Atlanta
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Raleigh
N.C
America
Walter E. Kellison Jr
Fourth Ave
Apathy and Turnover In Enduring Political Gridlock
The writer rejects James Glassman’s June 19 column advocating a larger U S House. They argue apathy and re election focused campaigns, not access, drive voter indifference. They call for increased turnover and tenure limits rather than more politicians.
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James Glassman
U.S. House
Outlook 2000 Commendations to The Gazette
A reader commends The Gazette for its June 17 Outlook 2000 issue praising comprehensive coverage across topics. The letter notes thorough reporting and wide range, though mentions a newspaper carrier burden from extra paper on the route.
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the Gazette
Outlook
Assault weapons debate sparks strong home defense claims
Daniel L. Swenson argues against banning semiautomatic weapons, praising firearms for home defense and criticizing overreach while noting deer threats and the need for modern rifles. He cites the Bill of Rights and compares civilian gun access to naval cannons.
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J.P. Hladky, Jr
Board of
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Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
John Robertson
Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
James van Allen
Dr. Jaggard
Mary K. Zimmerman
Iowa City
Johnson County
Right To Life
Fair Board
GOP
Great Society
LBJ
Vietnam
Kennedy-Johnson
Ford
Reagan
Carter
Executive Office
Coolidge
Billie Sol Estes
S&l
Europe
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Daniel L. Swenson
Old Marion Rd
Apt
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