Impeachment drive hinges on concrete charges against Clinton
The House Judiciary Committee moves from abstract talk to three proposed impeachment articles alleging perjury obstruction of justice and abuse of power. The Times links parallels to Watergate as staffer Thomas Mooney helped draft Nixon’s articles. Democrats push Starr as the issue while Republicans fear party-line impeachment risks.
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House Judiciary Committee
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New York Times
Times
Nixon
Thomas Mooney
House
Kenneth Starr
Starr
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Gentleman's Agreement and the Holocaust Omission in 1948 Oscar lore
The 1947 Best Picture winner Gentleman's Agreement is scrutinized for omitting Nazi Holocaust references. Historian Lawrence Said cites Darryl Zanuck's wartime tour influence and postwar pressure to portray Germans favorably, sparking debate on the film's daring status and the Holocaust's indelible place in history.
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20Th Century Fox
United States
Laura Z. Hobson
Hobson
Lawrence
Washington Post
Darryl F. Zanuck
Said
U.S
Soviet Union
Hollywood
Middle East
Zanuck
Collective responsibility in curb binge drinking on campus
Steve Parrott of the University of Iowa argues for collective responsibility in reducing binge drinking. He cites studies showing harm to nonbingers and costs of alcohol-related issues, endorsing multiple measures from stricter underage enforcement to more nonalcoholic social activities, with a five-year program as a start.
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Dricken
U of I
Ted Miller
The
Pacific Institute
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Farm Bureau a steward of land and water quality
The Farm Bureau Organization positions itself as a leading environmental group, citing water quality and soil erosion work with NRCS and programs like PURE. It notes education efforts, ridge tillage benefits, and urges farmers to seek NRCS guidance on alternatives to conventional tillage.
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Farm Bureau
Natural Resources Conservation Service
NRCS
PURE
Spokesman
American Farm Bureau Federation
Bill Sprague
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Jay Lehr
Environmental Education Enterprises Inc
Denise Leubka
Springville
No Way to Keep Public Transit in Cedar Rapids
Joseph Swetye describes a failed transit experience at the Ground Transportation Center after a 15 hour bus ride. He details a closed waiting room poor lighting and inability to get change to call his wife for a ride. He criticizes federal funds supporting the center and its effect on public transportation viability.
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Joseph Swetye
Cedar Rapids
Gazette Letters Policy On Readers Opinions
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions in letters to the editor. Corrections or contradictions are expected to be offered by other readers in future publications.
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Deer control reality in Iowa City residents urge action
Don W. Davis of Iowa City calls for thinning the local deer herd beyond city limits. He argues for sharpshooters and Johnson County involvement, criticizing a proposed “live with the deer” approach and safety concerns from sightings at UI Hospitals.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
Debate on youth hunting and gun safety ethics
A letter argues hunting teaches aggression and ties youth programs to rampage risk. The author opposes youth hunting and gun training for kids while supporting adult gun ownership for defense and targets, calling for reduced killing and a shift away from sport hunting.
Gazette invites letters and guest columns
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters or guest columns addressing public issues. Submissions must include the writer’s full name signature address and daytime phone number. No anonymous letters accepted and editing may occur with no return of material.
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