Editorial: No Surprises as Coalition Targets Taliban Network
The piece notes analysts describe Taliban leaders as desperate as coalition forces pursue Osama bin Laden. It asserts few surprises after the 9/11 attacks, forecasts a months-long campaign in Afghanistan, and warns of civilian casualties while secrecy in military actions remains likely.
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United States
Bush
U.S
Afghanistan
Taliban
Osama bin Laden
Kosovo
Baghdad
Colin Powell
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Dick Cheney
Michael Jordan backs away from a full comeback in solemn style
Michael Jordan delays a formal NBA return announcing his donation to relief and victim aid efforts. He says rejoining pro basketball is uncertain at 38 after three retirements and insists the move is about self peace, not others' approval. He warns against clinging too long like Warren Spahn did in baseball.
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Warren Spahn
Milwaukee Braves
Michael Jordan
Culture's Alive! month showcases Cedar Rapids arts
Dennis Green, GM of KCCK FM and 2001-2002 CRACA president, urges residents to attend and support the diverse arts scene during Culture's Alive month. The piece highlights CRACA member groups, including the symphony, museums, Renaissance Group, and KCCK, and underscores culture as the community’s soul amid tough financial times.
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Cedar Rapids Area Cultural Alliance
CRACA
Iowa
Arts and Culture
Symphony Orchestra
Renaissance Group
Linn County Blues Society
Public Radio
KCCK
Bill Cosby
Cedar Rapids
Dennis Green
Kcck-Fm
Letter writer questioned over foreign aid and World Trade Center rebuilding
Cedar Rapids reader defends U S spending and World Trade Center rebuilding while urging a revisit of views on foreign aid. The letter cites Gordon Sinclair’s 1973 radio essay to argue America’s global good and questions the critic’s memory.
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World Trade Center
America
Gordon Sinclair
Family Unity Call Amid 9 11 Debate
A letter from Doug Allaire of Iowa City urges readers to stop blaming groups for September 11 and recognize the victims as a cross section of the nation. He urges national unity and postponing internal disputes until more crucial issues are addressed.
Shall issue concealed carry law urged for Iowa
Steven H. Anderson of Cedar Rapids argues in a letter that Iowa should pass a shall issue concealed carry law to allow residents to defend themselves amid rising crime and military conflicts. He cites other states and urges government action to trust citizens with self defense.
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Iowa
Dodge City
Gazette Readers Letters Policy Statement
The Gazette states it does not vouch for letter accuracy or judge opinions. It allows equal opportunity for publication of contradictions or corrections as deemed desirable by readers.
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Fire Prevention Week Emphasizes Home Fire Safety
National Fire Prevention Week runs Oct 7 to 13 with the theme Cover the Bases and Strike Out Fire. Cedar Rapids Fire Department educates 2,500 plus children in 27 elementary schools on smoke detector testing, escape plans, and safe use of space heaters and cords.
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United States
National Fire Protection Association
Cedar Rapids
Cedar-Rapids.org
Cityline
Peelings of error and overlong headlines
A retrospective notes frequent misprints such as a three word headline Trodding on sod that misdescribes activity and a Iowa City girl reports assault with assault used instead of the correct word. It cites mis-spellings like Gottlieb and Steinway and jokes about verbose phrasing and medical gags.
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Gilbert Maas
Gilbert
Iowa City
National Geographic
The Gazette Open Letter Guidelines at Cedar Rapids
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business and notes editors may edit material. Writers must provide full name signature street address and daytime phone number. Addresses are not published. Limit 300 words per letter with one letter per writer every 30 days.
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