Letters to the Gazette: justice seen as a joke in Goldin case
A Gazette reader argues that Steve Goldin drew a prison sentence of up to forty years after pleading guilty and aiding the government, while other conspirators avoided punishment by denying guilt. The letter decries the justice system as flawed, noting Goldin alone confessed and faced prison.
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Steve Goldin
William Eads
Goldin
Gazette
Contract With America era budget critique in Mount Vernon
Esther M. Strother argues against endless budget increases and criticizes bureaucrats salaries and benefits. She contends the Contract With America slows growth rather than cuts it and urges common sense in government spending.
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America
Clinton
Gazette letter submission guidelines for contributors
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns but notes not all can be printed. Submissions must include the writer’s full name signature full street address and daytime phone number. No anonymous letters. 300 word limit per letter. one per writer every 30 days. column suggests 700 words or fewer. address and contact details provided for mailing fax and online submissions.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Bowling Street project stalls over weather delays
Cedar Rapids resident Linda Boyle questions why the Bowling Street SW closure has lasted over a month due to concrete not setting in current weather. She notes trains on J Street SW disrupt commutes to work and lunch as crews lag on completing the project.
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Bowling Street SW
J Street SW
Linda Boyle
Cedar Rapids
Religious freedom rests with individual families
A Cedar Rapids letter argues religious freedom is personal responsibility, not school policy. It cites examples of families withholding children from school for Holy Days and significant religious events to emphasize spiritual observance and constitutional protection.
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Cedar Rapids
Long Island
the Gazette
Linda M. Laugen
Five Seasons Tree logo bid process urged for Cedar Rapids landmark
Winifred Teddy Shuttleworth argues that Cedar Rapids should invite multiple professional designers to submit plans for the Five Seasons Tree landmark project. She urges a competitive selection by the Art in Public Places Committee of the Metropolitan Arts Council for a city property site costing over a half million dollars to ensure the best choice.
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Cedar Rapids
Art In Public Places Committee
The
Metropolitan Arts Council
Sourpusses Question GOP Turn After Reagan Legacy
Column comments on the Republican Party's drift since Ronald Reagan. It contrasts optimistic era leaders with present candidates such as Bob Doran Pat Buchanan Phil Gramm and Bob Dole, noting a lack of Kemp or Powell.
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Ronald Reagan
Bob Dornan
Pat Buchanan
Phil Gramm
Bob Dole
Jack Kemp
Colin Powell
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