Similarities mark the stories of Shoko
Editorial compares Shoko Ashahara of Japan and David Koresh of Waco, Texas, as leaders who claimed messianic status and end time beliefs. It notes shared backgrounds, methods, and government actions, while criticizing both authorities and warning of millennium-era dangers. It questions differing outcomes and governance lessons.
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Ashahara
Japan
David Koresh
Waco
Texas
Koresh
Vernon Howell
Chizo Matsumoto
Mount Fuji
U.S
National Public Radio
Janet Reno
Shoko Ashahara
Shoko
Wind drives nostalgia at Maquoketa drive in theater
The 61 Drive-In along Highway 61 south of Maquoketa endured wind damage in a storm that recalled a May 26 1965 Cedar Rapids area tornado that toppled several drive in screens. Iowa still hosts about a dozen drive ins in Ames Cedar Falls Des Moines Perry Ottumwa.
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Highway 61
Maquoketa
Dennis Vay
the Gazette
Iowa
Ames
Cedar Falls
Des Moines
Perry
Ottumwa
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Drive-in
Kmart
Iowa Teens Face .02 Driver Ban Under New Law
Rosemary Thomson outlines SF 446 and SF 358 enacted in Iowa to revoke driving privileges of under 21 for drinking and driving with as little as .02 blood alcohol. The program includes a four session insight course costing about $100, with potential 30 day reductions on first offense and 90 day revocations for subsequent offenses. The measure aims to reduce teen alcohol related crashes and lives saved, with parental involvement encouraged.
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Rosemary Thomson
Iowa
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Department of Transportation
DOT
Stamp Out Hunger drives huge Cedar Rapids food drive
Letters from John L. Burianek and Doug Edmonds praise Cedar Rapids Marion and Hiawatha residents who contributed over 56 tons of food for neighbors in need during the Stamp Out Hunger effort, highlighting community spirit and gratitude.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion
Hiawatha
John L. Burianek
Doug Edmonds
Are DBE Goals Still Fair in Affordability Debate
Randall J Olson of Olson Bros Sodding & Landscaping argues that DBE goals can override competitive bids even when non DBE firms offer lower prices. He cites long startup cycles, access to prime contractors, and disputes over DBE status on site. He questions when minority status ends and DBE protections persist.
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DBE
Randall J. Olson Olson
Parents Call for Cleaner TV and Educational Programming
David A. Phelps urges better family friendly content amid pervasive violence and explicit scenes on regular channels and HBO at 8:30 PM. He argues children imitate onscreen behavior and calls for more educational programs and crusades like Billy Graham to shape morals.
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HBO
David A. Phelps
Cedar Rapids
Gazette Letters Policy Details
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown appear with the letter. Submissions go to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by fax or email through listed addresses.
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Cedar Rapids
Rob Roy Pro-life critique sparks debate on power
In response to an April 27 editorial, a reader argues Rob Roy exposes how power shapes morality. The letter contends the film reveals broader patterns of violation and abuses, not a narrow celebration of a single rape scene.
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Rob Roy
Correcting Cock Eyed C Words In A Column
Readers debate c word usage and grammar errors in a columnist piece. Iowans Helen Hubler and C Meyer criticize misused terms and inconsistent spellings while discussing proper word forms and the Capitol Capital distinction.
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Mariner
Helen Hubler
Iowa City
C. Meyer
Independence
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