Political scrutiny shadows Cedar Rapids City Council race
A Cedar Rapids safety commissioner faces questions over a thirdhand tip related to the 1979 Michelle Martinko murder as his role in handling information becomes a campaign issue. Critics push for charges of interference with official acts, while supporters call the debate cheap politics before the October 13 primary.
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Baseball's poststrike woes shadow Reds and Cardinals
The piece charts lingering pain in the National League West with the Cincinnati Redlegs and St. Louis Cardinals, both twice runners up, as a shortened season due to a labor dispute alters playoff hopes. Pete Rose leads NL hitters in hits while Bill Madlock tops batting average, all amid a season stretched toward Halloween and potential snow in Montreal.
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Death with dignity move in Washington stirred debate
Washington columnist discusses the D C City Council’s preliminary approval of a death in dignity ordinance. The proposal would allow patients in terminal or comatose states to refuse life sustaining treatment with affidavits and protect doctors from malpractice suits, while safeguarding the elderly and mentally incapable. The measure, backed by Councilwoman Polly Shackleton, faced little opposition and echoes similar laws in ten states.
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Salty-food disclosure and the labeling dilemma
The Gazette supports sodium labeling on packaged foods but argues the issue needs broader education and wider scope. It criticizes the Salt Institute and suggests including sugars and fats, noting voluntary labeling is unlikely without public health cost awareness and media expansion.
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Gazette housing coverage earns praise for depth and clarity
Local praise highlights The Gazette and staff writer Nancy Stevens for comprehensive reporting on the city's housing code and substandard housing. The observer commends the clarity, depth, and packaging of the serious investigative journalism.
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Nature trail invites sacred sense through city wanderers
A reader writes that Abraham Heschel’s idea of the sacred fits the nature trail in the city. The writer thanks supporters of natural spaces and acknowledges the backlash over backyards opened to walkers. He hopes inner city dwellers can experience trees wind and color as a spiritual retreat.
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Reform drive targets freedom for presidential delegates
Washington discusses renewing the presidential nominating system. A Duke University forum urges parties to end binding delegate mandates and empower delegates. It also favors revitalizing local caucuses and expanding participation while pruning primaries to a four month window.
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