Stolen Illinois vote claim misreads 1960 election
The piece argues that Republican assertions of a stolen Illinois vote after 1960 lack merit. Nixon had no real path to victory even with Illinois’ 27 votes, as Kennedy held 303 to 219 with Byrd taking 15. The RNC sought no Nixon consultation and recounts were deemed unlikely to change the outcome.
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Bush-Gore
Nixon-Kennedy
al Gore
Richard Nixon
Illinois
John F. Kennedy
Nixon
Harry F. Byrd
Kennedy
Republican National Committee
RNC
Associated Press
Thanksgiving weekend road safety drive by law agencies
Officials warn that many Americans will travel for Thanksgiving and face stricter enforcement of drunk driving and seat belt laws. The national campaign highlights child passengers in drunk driving crashes and urges drivers to buckle up every occupant.
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Eather
Mothers Against
Gazette accepts reader letters under 300 words
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include name, street address and daytime phone number for verification, though only your name and hometown will appear. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Local Bond Debate Questions Cedar Rapids School Plan
Dick Fredericks of Delta Development Group criticizes Cedar Rapids Community School District plans noting mismanaged infrastructure, declining scores, rising costs, and low voter trust. He urges rejection of the $46 million bond with $71 million total cost, urging prioritized fixes and reduced duration.
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Cedar Rapids
ALOT
Dick Fredericks of
Palo
Delta Development Group
Social Security Surplus and the Debt Paydown Question
A Nov 9 letter argues using the Social Security surplus to pay down the national debt is impossible by law. Surplus funds must be invested in government bonds, generating interest paid to the Trust Fund and reinvested in more bonds. Only when surplus cash is drawn from the general fund can debt be retired. The arrangement shifts debt to the Trust Fund but does not reduce interest or actual debt.
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Edison Schools
Hand recount debate over Gore Bush election outcome
The text argues hand recount legitimacy and examines how spoiled ballots affect totals in Palm Beach County and nationwide. It compares exit polls with actual votes, noting Gore would gain if more spoiled ballots are counted and asks why Gore seeks a recount while Bush resists.
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al Gore
George W. Bush
Cedar Rapids public comments debate sparks council clash
Reader letters oppose ending cablecast of public comments at Cedar Rapids City Council meetings. They argue city decisions are made with little citizen input and broadcast hearings stifle dissent, urging new faces and greater public participation.
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C.R. Council
Cedar Rapids
Gazette Readers Letters Policy
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions in readers letters. It invites corrections or contradictions from other readers and offers equal opportunity for publication.
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