More Responsible Fatherhood Seen Vital by Editorial Board
The editorial cites the Kids Count Data Book linking poverty and absence of fathers and argues responsible fatherhood improves outcomes. It notes declines in two parent households since 1950 and highlights studies on education, crime, and social behavior, urging policy support for involved fathers.
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America
Douglas Nelson
Annie E. Casey Foundation
National Fatherhood Initiative
Wisconsin
Sociology Journal
New York Times
Times
Wade Horn
Michigan coach Moeller resigns amid drunken incident
The University of Michigan announced Gary Moeller will resign and take an indefinite paid leave after a restaurant drunken outburst. Despite his 44-13-3 record, school officials opted for a principled action, hoping the Wolverines ride out the controversy.
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Gary Moeller
Wolverines
Ohio State
Moeller
Kea
University of Michigan
Neighbors oppose DOPA corridor for Guard low flight drills
In northeast Iowa residents challenge the National Guard DOPA plan to carve an 18 mile wide flight corridor from Monona to Vin ton for weekend pilots to train at low altitudes. They fear ecological harm, moral questions, and increased risk, urging local action and citing Citizens United and a Guard information line for details.
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The
National Guard
Iowa
Monona
Manchester
Vinton
DOPA
WATS
Citizens United
P.O
Elkader
Critics demand Cedar Rapids uniqueness amid survey totals
A Gazette survey shows 71 percent approval for the commission form, 11 percent disapproval, and 18 percent neutral. A letter writer denounces calls for change as arrogance and urges Cedar Rapids to keep its distinctive setup and avoid copying other cities.
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Gazette Market Research Department
P.T. Larson
Carol Martin
Henry Royer
The
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Boonies
Paris
Little
Prayer Day and the Fight Over School Prayer
A reader argues that a national day of prayer promotes theocracy and erodes religious freedom in public schools. The writer warns that returning school prayer would impose a narrow Protestant view and threaten freedoms for those with other beliefs or none.
Correction clears Branstad tax figure and column error
The correction notes Gov. Terry Branstad's family's federal income tax paid as 14163 dollars, correcting Jan Zonneveld's guest column figure. It also fixes a transcription error where 33 became 38 and clarifies a sentence noting a boy walked across to the town commons.
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Terry Branstad
Jan Zonneveld
Gazette letter policy invites community voices
The Gazette accepts letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown appear in print. Submissions go to Cedar Rapids Gazette, Box 511, Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or by fax, email or online service as listed.
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Cedar Rapids
Why the United States remains a quarrelsome and divided nation
The author argues that enduring divisions in the United States stem from unresolved questions of equality and national identity. Drawing from Lincoln and Sandburg, the text suggests current events reveal persistent racial religious and economic cleavages and warns that unity requires a shared commitment to equality and inclusive citizenship.
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United States
Carl Sandburg
Lincoln
Restore sanity amid gun debate in Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids letter from Tom and Rhiannon Hall urges residents to question militia labeling and gun policy as they warn of potential repeal of the assault weapons ban. They call for abandoning gun swap plans and stress collective responsibility to prevent further gun access.
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Oklahoma City
Cedar Rapids
Timothy McVeigh
Kansas City
Waterloo
Tom and Rhiannon Hall
Denunciations of Jesus Miracles in an April Letter
A Manchester reader argues against disbelief in Jesus miracles. The letter asserts God’s sovereignty, urges faith through John 3 15, and recommends Fulton Oursler’s The Greatest Story Ever Told. The writer, Leighton L Phillips Sr, calls for repentance and eternal heavenly life.
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Jesus
Hell
Fulton Oursler
Leighton L. Phillips
Manchester
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