Abandoned babies prompt Iowa debates on options
The piece cites 1998 and 1991 US and Iowa statistics on found abandoned babies and deaths. It notes programs like A Secret Safe Place for Newborns, Baskets for Babies, and Open Arms/Loving Hearts, plus amnesty talk in Alabama. Iowa lawmakers consider laws after a Greenfield case.
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United States
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Iowa City
Jodie Brooks
Mobile
Ala
John Tyson
Pittsburgh
Open
Loving Hearts
California
Alabama
Iowa
Greenfield
Brent Siegrist
Council Bluffs
Siegrist
Dancing Girl Painting Found in Thrift Shop Highlights Rodin Connection
A thrift shop painting of a dancing girl bought for 1.99 is claimed to be by Auguste Rodin. The column muses on thrift shop curiosities and asks readers to reflect on raves, traffic terms, and a reader’s note about rectification in language.
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Auguste Rodin
Elian Gonzalez saga stretches across church and state
Analyzes the Elian case with figures from ADM to the NCC and church leaders, suggesting fund-raising, lobbying, and potential U.S. policy shifts tied to Castro relations. Portrays the boy as a pawn amid political agendas and corporate interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan Miguel
Mark Tooley
Institute On Religion and Democracy
Fassett
Cuba
Joan Brown Campbell
National Council of Churches
NCC
Castro
Says Tooley
Juan Miguel Gonzalez
Craig
Board of
Church and Society
Tooley
ADM
Andreas
Campbell
New York
Clinton
White House
Raise driving age to curb car related child harm
Jeanette Wutzke of Marion urges a group to ban cars from children and to raise the driving age, arguing cars cause more child deaths than guns and calling for parents to take responsibility for their children’s whereabouts and activities.
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Target
Kmart
Be stewards of the land and its beauty
Mrs. Francis Wagner of Cedar Rapids laments "progress" destroying trees and farmland. She warns that fields of golden grain and stately corn give way to barren soil and hastily built homes, turning the countryside into an asphalt jungle and threatening future farming.
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Francis Wagner
Cedar Rapids
The Gazette Letters Policy Notice
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone number for verification but only name and hometown appear in print. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or via FAX 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com
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Gazette
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Libertarians Appeal To Small Voters Amid Pro Gov Growth View
The piece argues Libertarians attract small voters by challenging government growth and socialistic global aims. It cites figures like Clint Eastwood and Art Bell joining the Libertarian movement and questions the effectiveness of major parties in preserving private property and reducing debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint Eastwood
John Laroquette
John Stossel
ABC News
Art Bell
Ominous Mississippi Team Clampdown Mentioned in Letter
A letter from Thomas G. Jackson of Marion condemns federal agents seizing Elian Gonzalez, criticizing Janet Reno and citing Waco as prior action. The writer warns others to beware and questions American justice under government oversight.
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Elian Gonzalez
America
Slick Willie
Janet Reno
Reno
Waco
Thomas G. Jackson
Marion
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Michael Kharsen
Office of Public Affairs
Doe
Ana
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Carl Kane
Elian
Oprah Winfrey
Greg Craig
11Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Miami
U.S
Fidel Castro
Dwayne Andreas
Archer Daniels Midland
Thom White Wolf Fassett
United Methodist Church
Washington
Andrew Young
Atlanta
Florida
Barry University
Cal Thomas
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
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The
LAM
Toney
Clay
CKAL
Jeanette Wutzke, Marion
Clinton Reno
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