Naval shipbuilding debate urges sufficient fleet for 21st century
Editorial argues for maintaining a strong Navy with enough submarines and ships to deter threats. Cites Trent Lott and shipbuilding states, notes 600-ship policy fallen to 315, and urges continued investment despite cost concerns. References 1990s sub counts and projections for 2015 and 2025.
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Editors Use Verbs to Keep Headlines Clear
Readers note grammar in headlines and sentences about reflexive pronouns. The piece discusses when to use herself or herself and when to avoid misreading participles as verbs. It cites examples like Beating victim in fair condition and explains conversion of nouns to adjectives.
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Cedar Rapids School Roof Program Faces Funding Gaps
Cedar Rapids Community School District manages 37 buildings with 270 roof levels covering about 40 acres. Replacement costs exceed 13 million dollars and annual maintenance runs up to 500 thousand dollars, while only about half the needed funding is available.
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Cedar Rapids Community
Cedar Rapids
Vilsack vetoes 24 hour abortion waiting period in Iowa
Letter to the Gazette argues against a 24 hour abortion waiting period while noting other state health and safety delays. The author cites Supreme Court rulings and adoption shortages, urging action to protect fetal life and provide alternatives. Elaine Oujiri Cedar Rapids.
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Tom Vilsack
Vilsack
Iowa
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Vietnam
Elaine Oujiri
Cedar Rapids
Long-term care policy terms reviewed
A reader criticizes a Knight Ridder piece on long-term care insurance, clarifying guaranteed renewal does not create new coverage after benefits exhaust. The key point is that coverage length defines how long benefits pay after trigger, not the ability to add more later.
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Knight Ridder
Gazette letters welcome readers' opinions for a week
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Please include your name street address and daytime phone number, while only your name and hometown will appear in print. Mail to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com with contact details in body.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
ALOT Controversy Over Cedar Rapids School Funding
Martha Fleming of Cedar Rapids addresses concerns about ALOT proposals for Cedar Rapids Community School District facilities funding. She questions ALOT numbers and transparency, cites past communications with Dick Spencer, and urges factual presentations and broader inclusion of ALOT members.
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Susan McCurdy
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