Ireland votes to end ban on divorce by narrow margin
Last Friday Ireland narrowly overturned a constitutional ban on divorce with a tally of 9,118 in favor, out of over 1.62 million votes. Turnout reached about 61 percent as debates cited cultural factors and comparisons to U S and Britain. Divorce will be allowed only after four years of separation, reflecting a cautious change rather than an American style shift.
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Recycling behind the prison walls at Anamosa reformatory
The Men's Reformatory in Anamosa has grown its recycling program from under 100000 pounds in 1988 to about 1.7 million pounds a year serving Anamosa Stone City Fairview Monticello Wyoming Olin and nearby rural areas. The operation is self supporting through revenue from recycled materials and uses wages under $3 a day per inmate.
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Dayton accord offers chance to end Bosnian war
Brian Dickinson argues the Dayton peace accord, though flawed, offers the best path to halt the Bosnian conflict. He notes NATO intervention, U.S. diplomacy led by Anthony Lake and Richard Holbrooke, and the potentially costly deployment of 20 000 troops to safeguard the agreement against collapse.
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Letters to the Gazette on PTN work and runaway issues
A reader defends the Parents Together Network and its mission to assist abused runaways, explains why runaway records are sealed at 18, and refutes claims that PTN seeks power or money A letter invites readers to contact PTN at Box 175 Marion Iowa 52302 with questions.
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Stop Using Kids Reframe as Students in Education
A Gazette piece argues that referring to children as students elevates dignity and expectations. It claims labeling learners as students boosts self value and improves performance by aligning identity with academic roles.
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Gazette accepts letters and guest columns with full author details
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns requiring the writer’s full name signature street address and daytime phone number. Anonymous submissions are not published. Limit 300 words per letter and one letter per writer every 30 days. Columns up to 700 words. Contact Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 FAX 319 398 5846 email gazette infi net or Gazette Net on FYlowa 368 8800. Include full name address and phone number as online names are not sufficient.
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Medicare reform concerns threaten future retirees
A speaker and advocate discuss the need to strengthen Medicare amid partisan debates. They warn privatization could cherry pick healthy seniors, undermine the program’s finances, and leave the sick and poor at risk. The message urges public input to shape health care policy before changes take effect.
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