Tariffs may harm us more than Japanese autos
Gazette editorials argue tariffs on 13 Japanese luxury cars risk more harm in the United States than in Japan. They note limited local sales, but highlight indirect effects as U.S. automakers improve and the trade dispute shifts spending and jobs. The piece compares Iowans, Japan, and market dynamics across decades.
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California
U.S
Japan
Wall Street Journal
United States
Acura
America
Pacific
Woman climber Alison Hargreaves tops Everest solo
British mother of two Alison Hargreaves, 33, becomes first woman to summit Everest carrying her own gear without oxygen. The feat follows lasting legacies of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, who first reached Everest’s summit in 1953. Hargreaves has also notable climbs including the Eiger North Face.
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Alison Hargreaves
Everest
Hargreaves
Sir Edmund Hillary
Mount
Makalu I
Eiger
Alps
Seniors will Sacrifice If Medicare Changes Are Fair
A reader argues that Social Security recipients and seniors will accept fair Medicare reforms as part of a broader tax sacrifice. He challenges claims that AARP speaks for all, noting diverse views and strong voting among those over 50. He cites budget figures and WWII-era sacrifice to defend senior willingness to compromise for fair, broadly shared changes.
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American Association of Retired Persons
AARP
Newsday
Robert Reno
Gazette
Reno
Letters to the Gazette Urges Reliable Sources on Homosexuality
A reader argues against faith based anti gay ministries and cites the American Psychological Association to state that sexual orientation is not a choice and that conversion therapy is harmful. The letter emphasizes acceptance and protection from discrimination for gay individuals.
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KKK
American Psychological Association
First St. NE
Washington, D.C
Carl the Grammar Crusader Takes on Sneaked and Its
A vigorous advocate named Carl Albert targets language usage many deem colloquial. He denounces snuck as improper while praising correct forms and criticizes widespread errors creeping into popular writing.
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Carl
El Jay Closure Shocks Eugene As Cedar Rapids Plans Hit
Residents recount Cedar Rapids Manufacturing Ell Jay shutdown after a 60 day notice. El Jay workers faced sudden loss as Raytheon Cedar Rapids expansion loomed, stirring local concern over forewarning and community impact.
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Eugene
Ore
El-Jay
Cedar Rapids Manufacturing
Matt Paul
Cedar Rapids
Larry Serbousek
Raytheon
El-Jay Manufacturing
Taking a Vacation From Hate
Sarah Shapiro recalls ten days in America where Jewish and Arab conversations ease tensions between strangers. Exchanges with a Jewess and an Iranian, a Jordanian taxi driver, and a New York deli worker reveal surprising camaraderie and shared faith. The essay ends with reflections on peace and Jerusalem.
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American Automobile Association
Los Angeles International
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Oakland
Jerusalem
Shalom
Los Angeles
Middle East
America
New York
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51St Street
Jordan
New York Times
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Suez Canal
Egypt
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Pyramids
Anwar Sadat
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