Aberdeen Army sexual harassment scandal widens
The Aberdeen training center case blends allegations of mismanagement and racism with widespread concern over how the Army handles sexual misconduct. Five women claim bullying to force rape accusations against drill instructors, while NAACP urges an independent probe amid broader reform questions and past Pentagon harassment data.
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U.S
Army
National Associaton For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
Kweisi Mfume
Mfume
Maryland
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Pentagon
Navy
U.S. Army
Balance the budget then reduce taxes opinion piece
The editorial argues Congress must balance the budget before enacting tax cuts, criticizing Senate rejection of a balanced budget amendment and House Republican resistance to delaying tax cuts. It praises DeLay for pushing deferral, urges Clinton and many senators to commit to balance first, then consider tax relief.
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U.S
Congress
House
Tom DeLay
Texas
Clinton
Overzealous lawmakers push extreme laws in Statehouse
Citizens condemn lawmakers for chasing prestige with new bills from cigarettes to Social Security. They argue income taxes and Social Security deductions hinder personal saving while legislators claim to know best how to live. The author questions political motives and calls out us versus them rhetoric.
Telephone fees and capacity for dial in access debate
Diana Knutson argues phone companies should not charge per online use and must ensure sufficient line capacity, noting holidays reveal busy circuits and comparing AOL’s overpromises to telco duties. She urges accountability for reliable dial tone and access.
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CompuServe
Prodigy
America Online
AOL
Dianna Knutson
Cedar Rapids
Gazette Letters Policy and Submission Details
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires the writer’s name street address and daytime phone number. Only the name and hometown will be printed. Submit to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by fax or email as directed.
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Cedar Rapids
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Gazette
Iowans urged to oppose death penalty in Iowa
Paul A. Smith of Cedar Rapids urges legislators to reject restoring the death penalty. He argues it costs more to pursue and does not deter crime, and that voting for it moralizes violence and harms society and youth.
Iowans for the Prevention of Gun Violence called to confiscate guns
Tony Boomershine reports that IPGV leaders John W. Johnson and Rhiannon Hall advocate gun confiscation in Iowa. Hall denies the stance while supporters cite studies by John Lott Jr on concealed carry reducing crime. Critics label the group as anti gun ownership aiming to disarm Iowans.
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IPGV
Rhiannon Hall
Sun Tsu
Hall
Dolan
University of Chicago Law
John Lott Jr
Lott
Gazette
Pettiness over a cottonwood spurs Iowa neighbor feud
Phyllis Owen of Marion faces council scorn over a cottonwood on her property. The letter condemns petty disputes by Marion City Council members and supporters, lamenting the attack on a tree and peaceful neighborhood life. Ray Dutchik of Cedar Rapids adds support.
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Phyllis Owen
Marion
Iowa
Invention Convention Sparks Mixed Coverage Critique
Kay Graber Grant Wood Area Education Agency laments scant media play for the Invention Convention amid praise for students and community support. She notes upcoming regional and state finals, high school participation, and the public’s engagement despite limited television and newspaper coverage.
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Gazette
Iona
Kay Graber
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Cedar Rapids
Grant Wood
Five Seasons Center
Johnson defends gun reform stance amid public dispute
Cedar Rapids activist John W. Johnson of IPGV rebuts Ed Dolan’s column asserting white gun access lowers homicide risk, cites Iowa gun homicide rate near 15 per million, compares to Britain, and reiterates support for stricter handgun controls and bans on assault weapons. He clarifies he does not seek confiscation.
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Ed Dolan
Iowa
Switzerland
Great Britain
IPGV
the Gazette
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