Kursk Tragedy Spurs Softening Attitude At Top
Editorial notes the Kursk submarine tragedy shows crew alive hours after explosions and flooding. It cites tapping sounds, notes Russian rescue delays, and mentions Putin ordering continued body searches amid evolving openness and public pressure.
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Bushs Civil Dignity Rhetoric Meets Political Reality
The piece questions George W. Bushs pledge to restore dignity and civility in Washington. It argues the rhetoric masks harsher politics and suggests sex and private conduct should remain separate from public life, warning that overemphasis risks draining political talent.
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Letters to the Gazette on Bush Gore health plans
A reader argues Bush offers varied health care ideas including medical savings accounts and CHIP flexibility while criticizing Gore for focusing on CHIP expansion. The writer asserts Bush’s sincerity and urges a White House change to energize the nation, praising Bush over Gore.
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Washington
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Mayor Clancey’s Courage Shifts Voter Respect for Honesty
A supporter lauds Mayor Lee Clancey for backing Al Gore over George W. Bush, praising her independent stance and refusal to bow to party pressure. The letter commends her openness, integrity, and the public example of courage, noting that e-mail critics reveal insecurity rather than strength.
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Religion and politics intertwined in early America test
Column by E Bernard Hayes notes how religion and politics were fused from the nation’s start and challenges readers to answer six historical prompts about figures like Adams Jefferson Washington and Franklin. It ends urging readers to exercise their Christian privilege to vote in Tuesday’s elections.
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Cedar Rapids
Farmers urge tax money for non school projects in Iowa County
Iowa County residents press Sen Schaerer over budget. They note 60 percent of funds go to schools and argue for bridge repairs and other needs. They describe longer commutes on Highway 21 and a near collision with a semi affecting their farm operations.
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Neal Schaerer
Iowa County
Gazette accepts reader letters with contact details
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include name, street address and daytime phone number. only name and hometown published. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by FAX 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa.com.
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Love Canal lies and Internet claims in Gore ad debate
A Linn County GOP ad questioned Al Gore over Love Canal and claimed he invented the Internet. The New York Times and Washington Post issued corrections after misquoting Gore about a high school girl’s letter that inspired hearings. The letter sparked debate that outlived the quote.
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Notch Years Debate Ignored by Presidential Candidates
A reader from Marion argues that Social Security notch years 1917 to 1926 were unfair and says candidates have not mentioned the issue. The writer notes rising expenses equal to others and laments lack of action before aging readers pass away.
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Pat Williams
Marion
California motor home tax differing from Iowa noted
A reader relocates from San Diego to Manchester and registers a 33-foot class A motor home in Iowa. They paid $400 in Iowa but were billed $638 for California registration, arguing California offers no tax savings versus Iowa and agreeing taxes are high overall.
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