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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 2001

Page

6

Bush and Carter clash over energy conservation in 1970s plan

The editorial compares President Bush and Jimmy Carter on energy policy recalling Carter's fireplace imagery and urging Bush to reiterate a conservation message. It notes Bush favors technological fixes and continued drilling while Americans doubt resource scarcity. The piece suggests a Carter style reminder could help.

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Thompson exit may derail Iowa rail hopes

Thompson, former Wisconsin governor and Amtrak board member, resigned as HHS secretary. His departure complicates expansion plans for Davenport Iowa City and Des Moines as a 1997 law limits cabinet members on the board and the Bush administration seeks Norman Mineta. The shift may end Midwest rail expansion prospects.

Federal Department of Human Services Davenport Iowa City Des Moines HHS Tommy Thompson Amtrak Board Midwest Wisconsin Thompson Amtrak Washington Associated Press Bush Administration Transportation Norman Mineta

Dodge ball debate mocks call to end playground violence

The Chicago Tribune editorial questions banning dodge ball as a harm to children and argues the game teaches fun, resilience, and teamwork. It notes bans in some states while highlighting the sport's adult leagues and a growing global interest, including possible world championships.

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Veterans Memorial Park Move Critique by Cedar Rapids Commission

A guest column reports the Veterans Memorial Commission criticizing a park move arguing priorities focus on construction timing and park opening while overlooking veterans with ashes at the memorial. The piece questions mayoral appointments and urges voters to respond at the next election.

Veterans Memorial Commission Lee Clancey All Veterans Memorial Park Commission Metro Area Veterans Council Robert John Hoffman Cedar Rapids

Reagan era fears prompt Iowa reader appeal

A reader urges Iowans to oppose Bush Grassley and Nussle tax cuts, arguing they will deepen inequality and reduce services. The letter questions whether returning to Reagan era policies benefits the average Iowan and encourages contacting the lawmakers.

Jim Nussle Chuck Grassley

Gazette invites public letters and guest columns

The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions require writer full name signature and daytime phone, plus full street address. addresses are not published. No anonymous letters. 300 word limit not enforced. one letter per writer every 30 days. column length suggested at 650 words or fewer.

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Spitzer report cites possibility of changing sexual orientation

A 1973 APA shift by Robert L. Spitzer is revisited suggesting some individuals can shift from homosexual to heterosexual attraction with sustained results. He now questions prior certainty, cites 200 interviewees, notes 67 percent of those with little prior opposite sex attraction gained heterosexual interest, and argues for nonjudgmental counseling as hope for those seeking change.

Dr. Spitzer Bernard Nathanson New York Spitzer

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