No quick fixes for rising gas prices
The article argues against simple solutions to higher gasoline costs, noting that price controls could worsen shortages. It cites Bush spokesmen, warns of price caps, and discusses supply limits, refinery gaps, and rising demand while predicting an energy policy favoring more drilling and nuclear power, with environmental resistance anticipated.
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Bush
California
Ari Fleischer
Congress
Fleischer
All Veterans Memorial Park Relocation Planned For New Stadium Area
Ralph Rauch and commission members explain moving All Veterans Memorial Park to a two acre site southwest of the new ballpark on Rockford Road SW details include temporary layout south of the Ice Arena horseshoe walkway monuments benches and shade trees aircraft and armored displays storage and repainting plan for future placement permanent site features flagpole elevated pedestals lighting accessible design and veteran input guiding final planning and construction timelines
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Ralph Rauch
Sarah Else
John H. Erceg
Robert Kacena
Don Maniccia
the Gazette
Veterans Memorial Park
Metro Area Veterans Council
Cedar Rapids
Rockford Road
Memorial Park
Ballpark
Metro Area Veteran Council
Community Outcry Over School Funding Morality and Scouting Support
Letter from Norma Stasi of Iowa City criticizes local school financing and taxes while defending the Boy Scouts of America. She highlights Scout Law values and merit badges such as Environmental Science First Aid and Citizenship and urges support for youth programs and service to the community.
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Iowa City
Boy Scouts of America
Not right to ban pit bulls in Belle Plaine
A reader argues against pit bull bans and similar laws. condemns age of policymakers and urges focus on owner responsibility rather than blanket restrictions. The letter compares bans on smoking, liquor specials, and dog ownership, urging targeted enforcement of neglectful owners.
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Belle Plaine
Gazette Letters Policy For Submissions
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns with editors free to edit. Submissions must include writer’s full name signature full street address and daytime phone number. Anonymous submissions are not accepted. 300 word limit for letters one letter per writer every 30 days. Column length ideally 650 words or fewer. Include full contact details and address to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 Fax 319 398 5846 Email gazedit fyiowa com include name address and phone number. Online names not sufficient.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Veterans protest Cedar Rapids park move and ashes issue
Aaron M. Baer of Cedar Rapids objects to plans by city officials and the Chamber of Commerce to demolish All Veterans Memorial Park on Eighth Avenue SW. He cites veterans’ ashes scattered at the site and warns of legal and moral consequences, urging preservation of the memorial.
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Cedar Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
Veterans Memorial Park
Eighth Avenue
Veterans Memorial
Council
Navy
Marines
Army
Air Force
Aaron M. Baer
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