Privatization as a path to Postal Service reform
The Gazette editorial argues privatizing the Postal Service could spur automation and productivity gains, despite initial pains and risks. It notes a Senate study finding weak productivity growth since 1982, driven by labor costs and generous contracts, and cites a forecast stamp increase from 25 to 30 cents as context for cost controls.
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Washington
Postal Rate Commission
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
Postal Union
Elder abuse in U S sparks calls for more spending
A House Aging Committee report cites 1.5 million elderly Americans abused yearly and warns elder abuse has been ignored by the federal government. It urges meaningful home and federal action, criticizing reliance on money over societal commitment to care.
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House Aging Committee
Letters to the Gazette on Iowa politicians and campaigns
Readers urge support for John Chrystal as governor arguing veteran and teacher interests. Other letters defend Tom Tauke and Tom Harkin, critique out of state money and negative campaigning, and praise Russ Nading for local leadership.
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Iowa
Rosanne
John Chrystal
John
Gordon Freeburg
American Legion Department of
Newport Dr
Harkin
Tom Harkin
The
Sierra Club
Claude Pepper
Catholic Social Justice League
Gazette
Illiteracy debate tied to humanism and education leaders
A reader argues illiteracy stems from humanist influence in schooling rather than creationism. The letter cites McGuffey Readers, early industrial growth, and figures like Dewey Parker and cites manifestos and aims to critique progressive education as causing low literacy today. Thomas A. Joseph.
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Betty McCollister
McGuffey
U.S
Astor
Carnegie
DuPont
Edison
Firestone
Goodyear
Einstein
Greece
John Dewey
Dewey
Francis Parker
Parker
Thomas A. Joseph
Jordans Grove Rd
Marion
Not Arkansaw After Mispronunciations From News
Edina resident Verne O Phelps recalls his 1918-19 eighth grade teacher Inez Henderson of Central City who spoke of Arkansas origins and the river name. He notes how media mispronunciations show that news can be fallible and that to err is human.
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Arkansas River
Inez Henderson
Central City
Arkansas
Arkansaw
Verne O. Phelps
Edina
Minn
Comeuppance Foretold For Bicycle Theft Batched With Pride
A remorseful parent recounts a juvenile thief who cut a lock and stole their son's bicycle on Tuesday May 8 at 10:30 p.m. The bike, a birthday gift to a talented football player, spurred a chase and a warning that consequences will come, sooner or later.
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Metro
Sex Revolution tax burden argued by Clinton E Berryhill
Clinton E Berryhill of Williamsburg argues that the so called Sex Revolution is bankrupt and a social catastrophe. He cites high birth and abortion rates and rising welfare costs and compares funding to a car loan with two bad options. He contends taxpayers should not bear the burden and rejects shifting costs.
Fluoridation Debate Questioned by Engineer Reader
A reader argues that fluoridation safety rests on questionable research and misinterpreted statistics. He cites Texas town data, questions significant results, and claims NHDS and officials overlook harm while promoting widespread support. He recounts local efforts in Cedar Rapids and criticizes media and national coverage.
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Cedar Rapids
Robert Mr. Johnson
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Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
John Robertson
Ayee Ee
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Senate
Tom Tauke
Barbara Bush
Hal Manders
Dallas Center
Russ Nading
R.P. English
Paula Lane
New York Times
Election Commission
Sen. Harkin
Phil Roeder
Des Moines
Lowa
Tauke
Stephen A. Kuhn
Indianola
America
Clinton E. Berryhill
Williamsburg
Space Needle
Seattle
Food and Drug Administration
Texas
American Legion
American Dental Association
American Medical Association
Walter Gormly
Mount Vernon
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