Northwestern balks at Holocaust debate despite $7000 offer
The Gazette notes campus controversy over free speech and revisionism as Northwestern rejects a $7,000 challenge to debate whether the Holocaust occurred with Arthur Butz opposing any opponent. The piece argues universities may defend free speech but need not host crackpot theories.
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Phyllis Schlafly
Jeane Kirkpatrick
Northwestern University
Northwestern
Arthur Butz
Northwestern Engineering
University
Prof
Butz
History Department
Cash on the barrelhead as crime remedy proposal
Defender F Lee Bailey suggested outlawing large cash payments over 500 in a speech, arguing it would curb criminal cash flows in smuggling and other crimes. Critics warn it would invert innocence and virtue norms and spawn new forgery risks.
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F. Lee Bailey
New York
Iowa
Bailey
Lucky Luciano
al Capone
Jimmy Hoffa
Mr. Bailey
Cedar Rapids schools praised for quality education by nutrition expert
The Nutrition Magician evaluated Cedar Rapids elementary schools over four days and found high standards, well-behaved students, and active learning. The writer compares experiences across 200 schools in several states and commends administrators teachers and volunteers for a strong program. The letter also discusses cult deprogramming debates and community safety tips from accident scene perspectives.
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General Mills, Inc
Cedar Rapids
University of Wisconsin - Madison
School reorganization plan includes K through 8 option
United Labor Alliance members applaud Rep. Richard Running for opposing HF 637. They warn that boundary changes could drain Wilson and Grant, prefer preserving neighborhoods, and suggest using portable buildings only if needed. Emmitt Doolin chairs the executive board.
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United Labor Alliance
Rep
Richard
Emmitt Doolin
Wiley
Orwell on Hitler as a complex figure in modern chaos
The piece argues that Orwell saw Hitler not as a pure devil but as a flawed, dynamically improvising leader driven by self pity and grievance. It notes the danger of viewing him as wholly unique and emphasizes the enduring scale of his impact on Germany and the modern world.
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Hitler
Hell
Orwell
Germany
Fall of Morals and Rise of Tyranny in the Modern Century
The passage reflects on monstrous leaders and their influence, comparing figures like Stalin and Hitler to a trend where science and power corrupt societies. It argues totalitarianism arises from removing restraints and cautions that history may repeat such dangers, despite wishful thinking otherwise.
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H.G. Wells
Bernard Shaw
Cedar Rapids Cancer Crusade Thanks Young Volunteers
In Cedar Rapids two of the youngest volunteers, 10 and 12 year old sisters Vonda and Valerie Saltzman, door to door distributed life-saving pamphlets and collected more donations than many adults. They returned with their packet the morning after braving bad weather, honoring their obligation with pride.
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Cedar Rapids
Vonda
Valerie Saltzman
Gazette Letters Policy Guidelines
The Gazette invites letters up to 400 words subject to editorial edits. Writers must include name street address signature and a non published phone number for authentication. Anonymous letters are not published. Focus on issues and events rather than personalities. One letter per writer every 30 days.
Spelling slips and driving charges in two communities
A columnist notes errors from wreckless versus reckless and linchpins versus lynch pins. Reports mention drunk driving and driving while suspended with wreckless driving, while a public figure stresses using facilities to launch programs quickly.
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