Ruling on Property Forfeiture Faces Supreme Court Scrutiny
Editorial analyzes the Bennis case where a $600 1977 Pontiac was seized due to the husband’s crime. It notes Michigan and federal rulings on innocent owners and argues the Supreme Court’s recent decision permits forfeiture despite lack of knowledge, warning of broad, unjust consequences.
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John Bennis
Detroit
Wayne County
Tina Bennis
Michigan Supreme Court
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William Rehnquist
State Court
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Rehnquist
John Paul Stevens
Stevens
O’connor
Scalia
Thomas
Ginsburg
Anthony M. Kennedy
Supreme Court
George Burns Remembered For Longevity And Respectful Comedy
The aging entertainer George Burns born Nathan Birnbaum in New York left a lasting legacy across vaudeville radio film and television. He credited wife Gracie Allen for his success and his career spanned multiple comebacks with notable work on Mr Ed and roles portraying God.
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Nathan Birnbaum
New York
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Gracie Allen
Gracie
Carol Channing
Gambling harms far outweigh tax gains in youth addiction plight
Ronald A. Reno argues gambling fuels addiction among teens and young adults, citing hotline data, studies, and crime links. He notes rising casino expansion and state revenues while warning of escalating personal and societal costs. He cites experts Durand Jacobs and John Kindt and cites cases from New Jersey, Mississippi, and Atlantic City.
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Looney
New Jersey Council On
Midwest
New Jersey
America
Durand Jacobs
Loma Linda University Medical School
California
John Kindt
University of Illinois
Earl Grinds
Illinois Council On
Anonymous
Harrison County
Miss
William L. Stewart
Chancery Court
Mississippi
Gulf Coast
Atlantic City
Nevada
Florida
Illinois
Maryland
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Texas
Frugal approach to city bond issue questioned by ex commissioner
J D Smith former Cedar Rapids public safety commissioner argues the 14 million police facility bond reflected consultants and taxpayer frugality. He says communications upgrades should not be in the bond and credits the new council for funding tech costs from the budget to save interest.
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Public Safety
Cedar Rapids
Gazette letters seek local readers’ input and contact data
The Gazette invites readers to send letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone number. Only your name and hometown will be published. Mailing address is Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Fax and email contacts are provided.
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Cedar Rapids
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Mount Vernon Couple Arrested for DWI in Same Incident
The Mount Vernon couple were charged with drunken driving after a joint early Sunday arrest. Officers noted it was unusual for spouses to be arrested together, prompting broader media attention beyond routine notices.
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Mount Vernon
Energy-efficiency law deserves preservation in Iowa
A reader urges preservation of Iowa energy efficiency law HF 2447 SF 2370, arguing public surveys show strong support and calling out investor owned utilities for shifting funds out of state. The letter cites Iowa Energy Center funding and 50 000 SEED IRENEW members supporting the 1990 law and asks constituents to contact lawmakers.
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Des Moines
Alan Thoms
Iowa Utilities Board
Ious
Iowa Energy Center
Ames
Irenew
Iowa
Readers Letters Policy Note Published by The Gazette
The Gazette presents readers letters with no endorsement of accuracy or value judgments. It invites corrections and contradictions to be submitted for future publication.
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When One Letter Changes Multiple Language Details
A playful linguistic puzzle explains how single letters or words alter meaning. It lists examples from politics to geography and style, then urges precise edits from Sinai to Mount Sinai and beyond.
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