Editorial warns of danger if Iowa DOT halts night snow plowing
The Gazette argues that stopping snow removal on most non interstate Iowa highways at night risks more accidents. State Senator Andy McKean endorses legislative or procedural push to drop the plan, insisting morning roads will be deadlier as workers head to jobs and travel increases.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
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Andy McKean
R-Anamosa
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Helms stalls key treaties delaying arms controls and diplomacy
The article argues Senator Jesse Helms blocks START II and the Chemical Weapons Convention as well as ambassadorial appointments, threatening U S foreign policy with Russia and China. It warns a new Russian Parliament could derail treaties, risking decades of gains and a costly reorganization of the State Department led by figures like Dole.
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Jesse Helms
Helms
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Tennessee
James Sasser
China
Washington
Beijing
Senate
Bob Dole
Reagan
Bush
United States
Russia
State Department
Agency For International Development
U.S
Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
U.S. Information Agency
Carter
Clinton
Bob Bole
Iowa IOUs and the push for renewable energy leadership
Opinion by Tom Snyder, Dyersville science teacher and Iowa Renewable Energy Association president, argues IOUs in Iowa obstruct the Alternate Energy Production law they helped craft. He urges adherence to the six-cent/kWh incentive and net billing, warning against delaying energy independence and criticizing resistance as a automotive-like obfuscation. He cites IOU studies and statewide REC, school, and municipal use of renewables, urging proactive IOU leadership.
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Tom Snyder
Investor Owned Utilities
Ious
Iowa
Iious
Iowa Utility Board
AEP
Iowa Recs
Iowa Schools
Wisconsin
Oregon
Minnesota
Recs
Des Moines
Icus
Dyersville
Iowa Renewable Energy Association
Readers debate Cedar Rapids Tree of Five Seasons plans
Letters argue over parking access and restroom availability for a Tree of Five Seasons tourist site. Contributors urge easy Interstate 380 access, ample free parking, and nearby facilities, while suggesting alternatives like a large Cedar Rapids arch and a stainless steel barrel concept.
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Gazette
Wright Brothers Boulevard
Five Seasons
Cedar Rapids
Stephen R. Brubaker
Gun carry fuels senseless shootings says Cedar Rapids letter
Francis C. Gillon argues in Cedar Rapids that more private handgun ownership leads to more shootings. He urges renewed push for strict gun laws, harsher penalties, and no leniency for students found with guns on campus or in schools. He cites 48 Hours segments on concealed weapons and criticizes misreading the Second Amendment.
You Are Number One At The Four Way Stop
At a four way stop two cars pull abreast. One driver shouts you gave me the finger back there. The other replies I just wanted you to know that you are Number One and drives away. No harm, no foul. Don Robertson Anamosa.
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Dave Rasdal
Don Robertson
Anamosa
Your Turn letters welcomed with limits and contact rules
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include name, street address and daytime phone number with the letter. Only name and hometown will be published. Mailing address and contact options provided for submission.
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Cedar Rapids
Keyes Rally At LaSalle High School Nov 19 6 PM
Letter urges voting for non politicians in 1996 and endorses Alan Keyes as the only real American presidential candidate. It claims a constitutional focus and invokes the creator in Keyes campaign. The note invites the public to LaSalle High School on November 19 at 6 p.m. to hear Keyes speak.
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Alan Keyes
Morry Taylor
Pat Buchanan
Steve Forbes
LaSalle High Schoo
Outside issue aided Cedar Rapids mayoral race
The Gazette editorial credits Larry Johnson with helping Lee Clancey win the Cedar Rapids mayoral election by presenting extra information that influenced voters. William C. Laubengayer thanks Johnson, noting two strong candidates and an uncertain outcome. Coralville.
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Larry Johnson
Lee Clancey
Cedar Rapids
the Gazette
Johnson
William C. Laubengayer
Coralville
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