Rose faces possible ban as gambling allegations swirl
The article debates Pete Rose's fate amid gambling accusations. It argues a life ban is unlikely without proof he bet against his team, suggesting a one to two year suspension could suffice if other claims fail. Comparisons to Durocher and Rozelle are made, while noting public reaction and financial harm to Rose.
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Johnny Carson
Brooklyn Dodgers
Leo Durocher
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Frank Sinatra
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Pete Rozelle
Green Bay
Paul Hornung
Detroit
Alex Karras
July first brings broad Iowa law changes across many fields
The new laws affect education, housing, health and safety rules, tax and fee changes, crime penalties, and enforcement. Highlights include禁止 paddling unruly students, 14 year olds getting school driving permits, stricter waste penalties, expanded pornography definitions, DNA based criminal directory efforts, and new gatekeeping on housing and park fees.
Child care bill seen as candidate for veto
The piece analyzes the 1988 debate over child care policy, weighing liberal calls for national standards against Republican tax credits and voucher ideas. It argues for a balanced approach emphasizing state led standards, targeted support, and veto use to shape a center right compromise benefiting both at home and working mothers.
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Washington
Phyllis Schlafly
Hatch
National Advisory Committee On
Letters to the Gazette decry U S policy and dual standards
The writer accuses Washington of hypocrisy in promoting human rights while backing oppression abroad. They cite Korea Vietnam South Africa Palestine and the Beijing massacre as examples and condemn Bush for seeking dialogue with China while favoring American business interests.
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Vietnam
CBS
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China
Beijing
USA
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Unlicensed electricians operate in Cedar Rapids as job sites rise
Citizens urge action as Cedar Rapids builds with over a dozen unlicensed electricians. They question inspections and license checks, urging residents to demand licensed workers and contact Mayor Canney and Safety Commissioner Jaeger to curb the risk.
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Canney
Jaeger
JoAnn Greene
Wildwood Ct
I Support the Marion Linn-Mar Merger
A Marion parent argues for merging Marion and Linn-Mar districts, noting future growth limits, unequal busing, and proximity of high schools. The writer, whose child starts kindergarten this fall, says long term student interests justify a yes vote.
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Marion/ Linn-Mar
Marion
Proud of Iowa letter praises clean highways
Gloria Landon from 4405 Walker St. NE defends Iowa roads as clean and well maintained. She contrasts with southern states noting minimal litter and green growth along highways.
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Union
Iowa
Gloria Landon
Walker St. NE
Democracy in China: is mob rule the reality?
A reader argues about democracy in China, asserting confusion over political authority, suggesting public influence on policy, and referencing national governance with a skeptical tone. The letter mentions the author and an address in Washington, D.C. area.
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China
Dennis R. Getz
14Th St. SE
Ads Shortfall in Sunday Gazette Sparks Reader Protest
Mrs. Dennis Andresen of Keystone complains that Sunday Gazette inserts are incomplete. She notes Cedar Rapids vending copies include all ads while her paper often omits many. She urges subscribers to write to The Gazette and participating stores about insufficient ad distribution.
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Keystone
Community Letters Policy Notes Publication Rules
The guidance outlines that letters may be shortened and edited, authors remain anonymous only if required, and signatures with street addresses are needed for authentication. A non published phone number is useful for verification. Limit is 300 words per letter, focus on issues and public affairs, not individuals, one letter per writer every 30 days.
Anchors aweigh or away in ABC news changes
The piece discusses spelling choices and phrasing in a headline about ABC news divisions and changes to anchors. It explores sailor jargon and potential misuses of terms like aweigh and away, plus notes on common spelling and usage errors with nickel capitol waver averse affects tow.
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Capital Hill
Capitol Hill
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