Justice Focus in Catholic Abuse Coverage Demands Action
The discussion frames abuse in the Catholic Church and other helping professions as a crisis requiring truth seeking and protection of victims. It cites research by David Jenkins showing under 2 percent of Catholic clergy involved in misconduct, urges thorough investigations, and calls out systemic pressures facing ministers, counselors, and teachers to uphold ethics amid cultural degradation. Anita D. Schliemann named as a credentials holder in social work and pastoral theology.
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United States
David Jenkins
Secular
Penn State University
Jenkins
God
Apostrophes in West writing spark editorials on plural forms
A Palm Desert writer collects seven examples of apostrophe misuse in Western print. From Photos to restaurateur and patient’s signs the piece argues apostrophes are unnecessary in plurals and possessives and urges editors to drop them.
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Palm Desert
Calif
Betty McCollister
Iowa Citian
Sukup urged as governor candidate in Iowa letter
In a January 1999 letter to the Gazette reader Mike Jager endorses Steve Sukup for Iowa governor. He criticizes Democratic leadership and cites state debt, layoffs, and morale. Jager argues Sukup, a private sector business owner with a presence in all 99 counties, can bridge rural and urban gaps and asks readers to vote Sukup in the June 4 primary.
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Tom Vilsack
Steve Sukup
Sukup
Iowa
Mike Jager
Ryan
Woodbine Choir Debate Warns About Sensitivity
A Woodbine High School dispute over allowing a religious song in the choir prompts parents to consider the larger U S ideals of freedom and resilience. The letter argues students should learn to handle uncomfortable moments and that education should not be sterilized for every belief.
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Woodbine High School
United States
Sukup Attacks Highlight Primary Contention for Iowa Governor
Todd Henderson urges voters to keep the race issue oriented in Iowa GOP primary and backs Doug Gross over Steve Sukup and Gov. Tom Vilsack. Henderson endorses Gross, cites Branstad tenure, and directs readers to DougGross.com for his ballot choice.
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Steve Sukup
Ronald Reagan
Doug Gross
Sukup
Iowa
Tom Vilsack
Gross
Vilsack
Terry Branstad
DougGross.com
Todd Henderson
Cedar Rapids
Gazette Clarifies Letter Policy for Public Submissions
The Gazette outlines guidelines for letters and guest columns. Writers must include full name signature address and daytime phone number. Anonymous submissions are not accepted. 300 word limit per letter and one per writer every 30 days.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Farmers Unite for Higher Prices and Fair Contracts
The May 5 Gazette Money Agribusiness piece cites Iowa State University professor Neil Hart urging farmers to unite to buy sell and demand fair prices and contracts. Senator Grassley warns the new farm bill may not aid family farms. NFC roots, Capper Volstead Act rights and packer retaliation risk are noted.
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Gazette Money
Iowa State University
Neil Hart
Harl
Hart
Right to Bear Arms Emphasized by Leroy Lappe Letter
A May 2 letter argues the Second Amendment protects an existing God given right to keep and bear arms. The writer defines militia as all trained citizens and asserts the right is broader than government control. He cites the Bill of Rights and Federalist Papers to claim no infringement. Independence.
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Free
Leroy Lappe
Ethics clash over publishing Iowa concealed carry lists
A reader argues that printing concealed carry permit holder lists in The Gazette insults law-abiding Iowans. The letter defends the ethics of permitting, stresses personal risk, training, and the need for responsible disclosure while warning of harm from public exposure.
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Iowa
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Alexander Graham Bell
MR. Watson
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Woodbine
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National Farmers Organization
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NFC
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