Potts Promotion Draws Political Fire In GOP Clamor
The promotion of FBI official Larry Potts to deputy director by Attorney General Janet Reno draws heat from conservatives who warn it could slow President Clinton's anti-terrorist bill. Potts faced censure for the 1992 Randy Weaver siege and oversaw the Waco raid, though he also aided the Oklahoma City bombing investigation.
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Oklahoma City bombing draws mixed overseas reactions
International press weighs in on the Oklahoma City bombing with varied tones. The Sun likens American consequences to IRA violence, the Scotsman urges vigilance, and the Sydney Morning Herald notes assumptions about American violence and gun murder rates. Each reflects global shock and critique.
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Weather Woe Weighs on Iowa Farmers This Week
The week brings little good news about the weather for farmers in Iowa. Corn planting lags badly and seed in the ground risks rotting before sprouting. Residents cling to the hope that snow is past as dampened spirits linger.
Christian Coalition power play risks overreach and stalemate
The Christian Coalition seeks more than a seat at the table aiming to own it. as influence grows, overreach could alienate allies and yield nothing. Newt Gingrich warns containment, while Ralph Reed and Phil Gramm gain visibility with conservative backers. Gramm cites Jesus and Caesar to frame the government church divide, urging focus on what belongs to each realm and whether law can restore virtue.
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National Drinking Water Week in Iowa Honors Water Pros
William Hausler Jr. and George Hallberg of the University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory call attention to National Drinking Water Week May 7 to 13. The piece stresses safe drinking water, ongoing protection efforts, and urging Iowans to test wells, support public water systems, and thank professionals who safeguard water quality.
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Letters to the Gazette Your Turn
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number for publication. Send to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by fax to 319 398 5846 or via email to Gazette Net on Flowa or CompuServe at listed numbers.
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Pay as you throw waste fees urged for Cedar Rapids
The Gazette endorses volume based charges for garbage collection to curb trash growth. It cites bag tags, recycling credits, and water bill tied tags as options, noting many communities already use this system and urging public support to persuade council members.
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Got haters refuse flu pills over phrasing and ads
Cedar Rapids readers discuss language, ad slogans, and the effect on purchase choices. A Smithsonian ad’s wording irritates many who disparage phrases like I could care less and you’ve got, sparking debate on language and consumer behavior as they question flu pill ads.
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Estrangement and violence in modern civic society
Wendell G. Bradley argues that militia movements reflect tensions in a segmented citizenry. He questions if anti-government sentiment, bureaucratic privilege, and cultural hybridity fuel acts like the Oklahoma City bombing and Waco. He warns that political violence seeks aims beyond official monopoly and can erupt locally.
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