JFK Legacy and 1960 Victory Mark 50th Anniversary
The Gazette reflects on President Kennedy’s 1960 victory over Nixon and his complex legacy. It notes civil rights support, space achievements, Cuba and Germany tensions, and questions how history will judge his short presidency while praising his optimism.
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Letter reminiscences on JFK assassination and newsroom chaos
A 27 year old Cedar Rapids reader recalls Nov 22 1963 at the Gazette as the bubble top up in JFK's limo would have shielded him. The staff tore apart the paper to publish late that night. The piece shifts to Cedar Rapids animal shelter leadership and community volunteers. It questions marketing credit and calls for recognizing volunteers. It ends with debate on prayer in government meetings and the Supreme Court case.
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Diane Webber
Insights on ACA health coverage and public prayer tone
A Sunday survey discusses the ACA liaison role in Linn County offering guidance on obtaining health care insurance. It notes debates over invocations in public meetings and advocates separating church and state amid growing diversity, with a remark about Florida seizing Zimmerman’s guns.
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Science as key to ethanol debate and Iowa waterway issues
Rev Mel Schlachter argues science should guide ethanol impact questions amid AP coverage and drought of DNR science staff. He cites ongoing algae problems, runoff pollution, and questions about voluntary farm compliance, urging public input at a Saturday meeting at the ISU Extension Building with Iowa River Friends and the Iowa Rivers and Waterways Study Committee.
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Kennedy Assassinations Shape a Life and Nation
Michael T. Robinson recalls the 1963 and 1968 assassinations of John and Robert Kennedy, describing childhood fear and lasting anger at botched investigations. He credits the Kennedys with legacies in space, civil rights, education, and peace, while urging reflection on national protection and accountability.
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