North Korea’s starving children spark editorials in Tokyo
An editorial piece notes North Korea’s food shortages and malnutrition amid three years of poor harvests and two years of famine. It contrasts UNDP warnings with denials of cannibalism and mocks state propaganda while highlighting Kim Jong Il’s rise and Korea's fragile economy.
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Tokyo
North Korea
United Nations
Christian Lemaire
United Nations Development Program
UNDP
Kim Jong IL
People’s Korea
Pyongyang
Kim Jong II
Worker’s Party of Korea
WPK
Kim Il Sung
Worker’s Party
Kim Il Sung University
Kumgansan
Mind and computer: Separate for now
A Knight Ridder story notes a computer chip linked to living brain cells, a first step toward brain computer interfacing. Caltech researchers aim to develop a neuroprobe to connect with a rat brain, with potential later to link to humans.
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Knight Ridder
Gazette
California Institute of Technology
Public safety concerns grow as calls pull fire crews
A letter argues fire chief uses scarce crew and a firetruck for non life threatening calls, previously handled by police, criticizing safety commissioner efforts over two years and urging readers to consider the issue at the ballot box in November.
Local columnist warns Cedar Rapids on campaign spending
Columnist Mike Deupree criticizes Cedar Rapids campaign finance after the city election showing over 120000 spent for a population of residents. He highlights spending by the mayor and Public Safety Commissioner Nancy Evans and argues limits could broaden candidate fields. Deupree notes local spending mirrors national calls for reform.
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Mike Deupree
Cedar Rapids
Washington, D.C
Public Safety
Nancy Evans
Deupree
Evans
Cedar Rapids residents call for new city council in letters
Readers blast Mayor Clancey and commissioners for spending and waste, urge election of a new council. Contributors criticize trips, dinner costs, electric buses, and downtown safety, while praising Carol Martin as watchdog and urging voters to recall current leadership.
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Don Thomas
Nancy Evans
Lee Clancey
Washington, D.C
Lary A. Nelson Center
Clancey
Bill Hoekstra
Oklahoma
Evan Hughes
Old West
Carol Martin
Cedar Rapids
Brian Armstrong
Independence Considers Fiber Optics Referendum
The Nov 4 ballot asks Independence residents to allow Independence Light and Power to install fiber optics for cable TV Internet and other services. A local committee will advise, with financing repaid by fiber revenues. no bond or utility state support. Local leaders urge a Yes vote.
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City of Independence
Independence Light and Power
Board of Trustees
Independence
Charlie McCardle
Independence Area Chamber of Commerce
Steven Ohl
Independence Enterprises, Inc
Timothy Fox
Buchanan County Economic Development Commission
Robert Richard
People Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees
Hip Cedar Rapids Mayor Clancey Wins Local Support
In a strong endorsement, a writer praises Mayor Lee Clancey of Cedar Rapids as a vivacious leader energizing the city. They highlight robust economy, education, culture, and plentiful activities, arguing her trips abroad help Cedar Rapids develop while supporting continued public engagement.
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Cedar Rapids
Midwest
Lee Clancey
Clancey
Nancy Evans Leads Joint Purchasing and Training Push
Safety head Nancy Evans chairs a Cedar Rapids effort to unite area cities public schools and Linn County in joint purchasing and training. The aim is lower costs and better services for taxpayers as successes accumulate and more are planned. Support for Evans in the November 4 election is urged.
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Nancy Evans
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Purchasing Services
Marion Forward-Thinking Candidate for City Council
After years of acquaintance, Mary Lou Pazour is described as honest and a forward thinker. Her background spans Marion Independent School District education, military service, and Linn County Sheriff’s Department, bringing innovative solutions and citizen accessibility. Vote for this forward thinker.
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Mary Lou Pazour
Marion Independent School District
Military
Linn County Sheriffs Department
Marion
John Nieland Praised For Community Service And Dedication
An early endorsement highlights John Nieland’s work for veterans and his energy to start and finish tasks. The speaker commends hard work dedication and care for Marion and all citizens. The note urges voters to consider him next Tuesday.
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John Nieland
Marion
Carol Martin Runs for Cedar Rapids Mayor in Push for Reform
Letter writer urges voters to back Carol Martin for mayor on November 4, citing populist appeal and a pledge to curb cronyism. He contrasts current leadership with Martin, highlighting her stance on small business support, fair taxes, and representative government for Cedar Rapids residents.
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Carol Martin
Cedar Rapidians
B.R. Bayer
Cedar Rapid
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