Editorial urges clear living will after Cruzan ruling
The piece analyzes the U S Supreme Court decision upholding Missouri in the Nancy Cruzan case and argues for explicit advance directives to avoid prolonged life support. It discusses doctors families and costs while urging states to clarify right to die laws and surrogacy issues.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Nancy Cruzan
Cruzan
Missouri
American Medical Association
Supreme Court
Reading Bush remarks in full on deficits and taxes
The piece argues Bush signaled both tax increases and potential spending cuts, urging Democrats to consider entitlement reform. It cautions against focusing only on tax hikes and notes the deficit could reach 150 billion dollars annually if inaction persists. It calls for comprehensive reading of his message.
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Bush
Congress
Tom Foley
Washington
Mandela's tricky path in post apartheid South Africa
Benjamin Weiner warns in The Stamford Advocate that Nelson Mandela faces a fragile balance among aging ANC leaders, rising younger voices, and rival black groups while tribal fault lines between Zulus and Xhosas threaten unity. He cites economic pressures from nationalization rhetoric and Western sanctions dynamics amid global shifts.
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Frederik W. de Klerk
Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging
Mandela
ANC
Nelson Mandela
Oliver Tambo
Desmond Tutu
de Klerk
South Africa
U.S.S.R
Moscow
Mikhail Gorbachev
Letter defends KISS against Cedar Rapids reviewer
A June 11 letter criticizes Dee Ann Rexroat for biased reviews of KISS. The writer notes Simmons '23 albums' and platinum success, praising his defense of fans and calling out the letter writer's condescension toward rock audiences.
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Gazette
KISS
Gene Simmons
Dee Ann Rexroat
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Simmons
Dee Ann
Simmons
New Kids On the Block
Hawkeye Downs Praised By Californian Visitor
A traveling California race fan commends Hawkeye Downs for recent improvements and urges easier wheelchair access in restrooms. He praises Cedar Rapids and Iowa pride and hopes to visit again during future trips.
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Hawkeye Downs
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
City crews praised for storm sewer foresight and quick work
City engineers and storm sewer crews earned commendation for foresight in design and rapid response during the June 16 storm. Maintenance teams cleared a blocked sewer from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. benefiting residents and reducing flood damage, with special thanks to Dick Ransom and Gary Hackney.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Dick Ransom
Gary Hackney
Tauke as Iowa Senator Candidate Portrayed Against Harkin
A letter argues Tom Tauke better represents Iowa values and common sense than Tom Harkin, noting Harkin and Ted Kennedy as highly liberal by various rankings and suggesting Tauke would better defend freedoms for Iowa families.
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Tom Harkin
Americans For Democratic Action
Senate
Ted Kennedy
National Journal
Chuck Grassley
Tom Tauke
Iowa
Tauke
Senators Prepare Vote on Trade Trading Reform
Investment counselor Curtis R. Etzel urges individual investors to contact U.S. senators on a Senate debate over the Capital Markets Competition Stability and Fairness Act. The measure targets program trading blamed for the 1987 crash and Black Friday 1989 declines amid endorsed support from treasury and Fed chairs. Investors are urged to act via the Capitol switchboard at 202 224 3121.
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U.S. Senate
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Reserve
Edward D. Jones & Co
U.S
U.S. Capitol
Curtis R. Etzel
Center Point Rd
Gazette Readers Letters Policy Clarifies Opinions
The Gazette notes it does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions in reader letters. It states contradictions or corrections by other readers may be published as an equal opportunity. The policy frames letters as unvetted community input subject to later clarification.
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ANC
Oliver Tambo
Mandela
Walter Sisulu
Alfred Nzo
Thomas Nkobi
Chris Hani
Thabo Mbeki
Joe Slovo
South Africa
Communist Party
Pan Africanist Congress
Azanian People’s Organization
Dangers of Spelling Phonetically Spotlighted
A doctor admits poor spelling and cites shifts away from phonetics in schools. Readers note common errors such as discretion versus disgression and undue versus undo hardship. A Iowa City writer jokes about progenitors and founders while editors flag misspellings in headlines.
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Iowa City
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