Lets bury the ERA vote in November A letter to the Gazette
A 1937 digested history of the Equal Rights Amendment outlines hearings from 1924 to 1933 and 1938. Carrie Chapman Catt and Dorothy Strauss oppose it as pernicious. The piece notes repeated defeats by Congress and states efforts in the 1970s and 1983 and urges burying ERA again this November.
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U.S. Senate
U.S
Dorothy Strauss
New York City
National League of Women Voters
Carrie Chapman Catt
National Woman Suffrage Association
ERA
Too much bashing and blame in the Bush critique
A reader defends moderation in political critique while condemning Bush era policies. The letter contrasts claims of short term gains with long term ecological and social costs, citing education, environment, economy, and rising poverty. It condemns “kinder, gentler nation” rhetoric and notes support for undemocratic regimes and arms sales.
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George Bush
Pat Buchanan
David Duke
George
Siege mentality at Cedar Rapids public school criticized
A parent laments restructuring needs in Cedar Rapids Community School District citing McKinley Middle School's decline and a two day suspension for a seventh grader who forgot a pocket knife. The note criticizes rushed judgments and lack of consideration of intent amid a weapon policy.
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Cedar Rapids
McKinley Middle
Grant Wood
McKinley
Voters arise editorial urges deficit control in Congress
The Gazette reprints The Washington Post editorial arguing nations manage deficits while US legislators fail to balance their own finances. It questions Congress and calls for clean House and Senate, citing author John Cimburek of 2735 Southland St. SW.
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Washington Post
Senate
John Cimburek
Southland St. SW
Linn-Mar weighs Mentzer sharing with Marion district
Linn-Mar considers sharing Mentzer Elementary with the Marion School District prompting questions about funding, budget cuts, maintenance, busing, and impact on student quality. Residents urged to attend Thursday 7 p.m. Novak Elementary Gym to express concerns.
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Linn-Mar
Mentzer Elementary
Marion
Linwood Knolls
Mentzer
Bowman Woods
Indian Creek and
Wilkins
Novak
Linn Mar
Novak Elementary
Sherrie Brown
Terrace St
Hunters and activists clash over deer rights and policy
A posted message argues activists harass hunters for publicity after a deer head incident. It surveys opinions on blaze orange hunting rules, hiring non hunters in policymaking, wildlife management balance, and stopping overpopulation driven by hunter-led yield goals.
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