Editorial questions Amnesty International critique of US child rights
The Gazette editor rebukes Amnesty International for comparing the United States to nations like Iraq Israel and South Africa over child rights. It defends US actions citing death row juveniles and contrasts with alleged abuses in other countries while objecting to the moral equivalence.
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Amnesty International
Amnesty
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Israel
South Africa
Brazil
Guatemala
Food irradiation debate divides Europe and United States
Scientists defend food irradiation as safe and effective while Americans fear nuclear tech. WHO and FAO approve, yet the U S resists. Europe debates a unified policy with varied national rules, risking developing countries' access and possible starvation if adoption stalls.
Life Chain Demonstrates Concern for Unborn in Cedar Rapids
Eastern Iowa Christians plan a first Life Chain along seven miles of First Avenue in Cedar Rapids with a 1 30 p.m. rally at Greene Square and the chain at 2 15 p.m. Signs read Abortion Kills Children as about 5 280 participants form a peaceful demonstration backed by more than 30 area pastors and 100 lay members.
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Supreme Court
Hana Biologics Institute
Berkeley
Calif
Hana
Gulf crisis blamed on energy dependence and policy flaws
Francis C. Gillon argues the Persian Gulf crisis stems from American oil dependence and policy failures. He criticizes OPEC actions and calls for reduced fuel use, renewed leadership, and investment in renewable energy by automakers.
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Bush
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White House
Francis C. Gillon
Meadowbrook
Federal push to ban radar detectors in commercial vehicles
Readers urged congressional action to back a federal rule banning radar detectors in interstate commercial fleets within nine months of 1991 funding. The missive cites multiple groups backing the ban and urges state action, stricter speed enforcement, VG-2 detector use, and policy changes for commercial driving pay and log books.
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Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
Frank Lautenburg
New Jersey
DOT
FHWA
Canada
Ontario
Why two nuns left the convent
A reader argues that Anna Quindlen’s Sept. 18 piece misrepresents the nuns who left the convent by judging abortion as heresy and questions what positive changes their abortions brought. The writer urges sharing the nuns’ personal post‑abortion transformations.
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Anna Quindlen
Mary Ellen Daubenberger
Dubuque
Gazette Letter on Window Tint Rules Sparks Debate
A reader criticizes extensive coverage of state car window tint restrictions, arguing the piece is overly long for a minor topic. The letter urges the paper to prioritize essential public issues and concise reporting.
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The
Gazette
Humanistic education debate at Linn-Mar curriculum talk
Dr. W R Coulson, editor of Humanistic Education, speaks Thursday at 7 p m at the Roosevelt Hotel about the Quest curriculum and its impact. He cites his shift from proponent to critic, urging parents and educators to reconsider the non directive therapeutic discussion method. Charles Snodgrass 6900 Council St NE coordinates event.
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Linn-Mar
Roosevelt Hotel
W.R. Coulson
Carl Rogers
Coulson
Charles Snodgrass
Council St. NE
Wildlife control program faces criticism over lethal methods
A reader letter argues the USDA Animal Damage Control uses traps aerial hunting guns strychnine and gas to protect agriculture. The writer notes 1988 spending of 29.4 million and 4.6 million birds killed along with other wildlife losses, urging congressman Tom Tauke to reconsider and live in harmony with nature. W M Smith.
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USDA
ADC
California
Tom Tauke
Tauke
W.M. Smith
Sue Lane
Harrison Elementary marks 60th anniversary rededication
The Harrison School staff and PTA celebrated the 60th year of the present Harrison Elementary School on September 21. They thanked donors and volunteers who contributed costumes, memorabilia, antiques, photos, and furnishings for the event. Over 100 former students from 1910s to 1930s attended and toured the building.
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