Opponents seek to sink Cedar Rapids bond with rhetoric
The editorial argues the $46 million school bond is essential and that reducing to $15 million stalls vital heating and classroom upgrades. It details $52.7 million in listed projects, including middle and high schools, elementary electrical works, and new classrooms, asserting a full package is needed to serve all districts and avoid repeated elections.
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Bishops Call for Restorative Justice in Criminal System
The Miami Herald editorial urges Roman Catholic bishops to lead on crime reform promoting restorative justice, poverty reduction, and strong families. It warns against vengeance and three strikes while seeking fair treatment for immigrants punished by courts and deportation.
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Road map to political reconciliation from Hamilton and Baker
Opinion piece argues that a newly elected president will face a split Congress but can govern from the center with bipartisanship. It urges the loser to accept the results, the winner to build a centrist agenda, and both sides to avoid divisive rhetoric to move health care education and Social Security forward. Lee Hamilton and Nancy Kassebaum Baker are named as authors.
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Nixon in 1960 election and aftermath disputed by history
The text argues Kennedy won the 1960 popular vote by about 113000 and the electoral count 308 to 219, with Illinois not changing the outcome. It cites Nixon’s post election actions as evidence against portraying him as a hero for conceding. It references Richard Roeper in 2000 calling recount efforts partisan and notes Nixon’s later criminal allegations and resignation.
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Cedar Rapids offers diverse activities for residents and visitors
A newcomer praises Cedar Rapids, noting affordable leisure options from Taste of Iowa with Huey Lewis and the News to Bever Park Zoo and tennis facilities. The writer questions derogatory views and supports new Rain Forest Center as a tourism and student draw.
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Gazette letter policy prompts readers to send notes
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown will print. Submission options include Mail Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 FAX 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com
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Don’t Allow Grandstanding at City Council Meetings
A letter condemns repeated long speeches at City Council sessions and urges stricter control to curb grandstanding while defending the council’s tough, thankless job and calling for open communication. The writer challenges ongoing public dissent and suggests readers run for office to impact change.
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