Biotechnology controversy questions farmers and profits in Iowa
A Letter to the Gazette argues biotech crops favor agribusiness over farmers and consumers. It cites Adams family history from horses to hogs, notes government welfare, and accuses corporations like Monsanto Pioneer ADM Cargill of profiting while farmers struggle.
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Marlene Lucas
Adams
Iowa
Dale Adams
Dale
Doug
Kevin Adams
Aventis
StarLink
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Cuba embargo praised by columnist biases and diplomacy critique
The writer recalls visiting Cuba meeting medical staff at Havana’s Calixto Garcia hospital and meeting relatives in a crowded slum unit. He notes the Castro regime suppresses dissent while paying doctors meager wages and links the embargo to blaming socialism’s ills. He argues lifting the embargo is naive given political leaders’ power.
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Cuba
Havana
Calixto Garcia
Markets misread by critics in Letter to the Editor
A reader cites Thomas Frank from One Market Under God arguing markets build coercion and destroy the weak while profits drive all. Steven Pearlstein of the Washington Post counters that Frank offers superficial, ill-informed critique of modern capitalism.
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Thomas Frank
Steven Pearlstein
The
Washington Post
Frank
Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City Prompts Wordiness Debate
City readers recall Dale Bentsz critique of wordy phrasing and a wire service note about Watergate testimony. The clippings include Ped Mall walking conditions and a hospital bedside memory, with commentary on language usage and a grammar quiz about subject noun agreement.
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Dale Bentz
Iowa City
Dale
Wire Service
G. Gordon Liddy
Nixon White House
John Dean
Nixon
Attendees in Jeans at Cedar Rapids Symphony Plea
Readers defend casual dress at Paramount Theatre concerts arguing music matters more than attire. Diana Dye of Central City and supporters say the arts deserve broad appeal and crowd attendance over rigid dress codes.
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Symphony
Paramount Theatre
Diana Dye
Central City
University of Iowa Symphony
Paramount
Jackson Jr. visit sparks debate over Iowa appeal
Iowa City letter argues Jesse Jackson Jr. should change his approach to Iowans, criticizing his Civil War analogy and polarizing tone. The writer cites misperceptions about regional loyalties and urges a less divisive campaign stance from the Democratic Party organizer.
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Democratic Party
Chicago
Jesse Jackson Jr
Iowa City
Jackson
Mark Twain
Confederacy
Iowa
Jack C. Paige
Gazette Readers Letters Policy Summary
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions in readers letters. It invites corrections or contradictions from other readers and offers equal opportunity for publication.
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Gazette
Tax cut ruinous to the poor and the Bush era critique
The piece attacks GOP tax cuts as ruinous to the poor and accuses Democrats of blocking Clinton proposals. It criticizes Bush era policies, faith-based funding, and perceived Reaganomics revival, citing ineffective opposition to Clinton and claims of a widening wealth gap.
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Clinton
GOP
Little George
Boy George
Cal Thomas
Gazette letter policy and contact options
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown will be published. Include address The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406, or fax 319 398 5846, or email gazedit fyiowa com.
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Gazette
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Linn-Mar Bond Support Emphasizes Space for Growing Enrollment
Co chair John L. Wasta argues Linn-Mar needs new space to handle rising enrollment and supports a K-8 building as a fiscally responsible interim solution. He cites area school quality, property value appreciation, and ongoing community involvement as reasons to vote yes.
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Linn-Mar
Limnmarlions
Midwest
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