Johnson resigns as Iowa DNR director after 15 months
W. Gov. Tom Vilsack thanks Paul John for leading the Iowa Department of Natural Resources during a period of surplus and environmental optimism. Johnson cites family needs and philosophical differences with Republicans as reasons for stepping down while noting he would stay if he could affect policy.
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Vermiculite and Asbestos in Homes Affects Many
A personal tale links vermiculite insulation to asbestos exposure across decades. The author recalls family clippings about Libby Montana ore, cites EPA figures on Zonolite attic fill, and reports a home test finding no asbestos in garden bulbs. The search for Dad’s exposure continues.
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Libby
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Seattle Post- Intelligencer
Post-Intelligencer
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Abortion debate letters condemn cruelty and hypocrisy
A reader inflames the abortion debate in letters to the Gazette arguing that outlawing abortion would not stop pregnancies from rape or incest, condemning pro life and praising adoption while lamenting harm to women and minorities. The piece cites religious language and questions society’s rights and moral values.
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Hollywood
Gazette invites letters to editor from readers nationwide
The Gazette asks writers to send letters up to 300 words with full name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown will be published. Include address box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or contact via FAX and email.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Cedar Rapids School Artwork Remains on Display
Bev Mumm objects to a Gazette letter urging sale of the Cedar Rapids Community School District art piece Autmurn Oaks by T C Steel. The painting, commissioned for Euphemia Grother who taught at Van Buren Elementary and died in 1912, is displayed at the Educational Services Center for public viewing.
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Cedar Rapids
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Euphemia Grother
van Buren Elementary
Educational Services Center
Elian Gonzalez asylum hearing sparks family memories in Florida
Cedar Rapids reader reflects on Elian Gonzalez case and Cuba to United States migration. The writer cites Elian and his parents Elizabeth and Juan, noting a boat journey, a boat accident, and asks how dates like wedding and birth might illuminate Gonzalez family life and immigration law.
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United States
Florida
Elian
Elizabeth
Juan
America
No time for sharing blame in abuse cases says Finch
A reader rejects the May 7 letter blaming children in a teacher sex abuse case. The writer argues victims are never responsible and that teachers hold full accountability for misconduct, praising Superintendent Lew Finch and opposing any suggestion that Simmons' victims bore any responsibility.
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David) Simmons
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