Israelis Strike Iraq A Nuclear Reactor Now Seen as Strategic Triumph
Gazettes editorial discusses Israel’s 1981 air raid on Iraq’s Osirak reactor near Baghdad. It argues pre emptive action prevented a nuclear capability for Saddam Hussein, portrays global editorial reaction as mixed, and praises timing minimizing radioactivity. It frames the raid as strategic realpolitik success.
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Fifth Down Controversy Looms Over Big Eight Game
Hayden Fry and others weigh in after Colorado’s 33 31 win at Columbia over five downs. The Big Eight upheld the score, prompting debate if a team should return an unintended victory. Cornell's AD recalled a similar 50 years ago choosing to forfeit.
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Democrats lack rallying point for 1992 campaign
Political analyst Jeff Greenfield argues Democrats must offer a clear program as economic slump and war jitters shake Bush’s presidency. He reviews past candidates, party finance scandals, and the challenge of redefining Democratic themes to mobilize voters in a difficult year.
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Letters to the Gazette on Cedar Rapids levy debate
Margaret Speers and Wayne Howes defend the Instructional Support Levy urging passage to fund education and economic growth in Cedar Rapids. They dispute opposition groups, question editorial characterizations, and call for accountability and an apology for CEE in the levy discussion.
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Site specific art ideas hit Cedar Rapids scene
Local readers note Jane Gilmor's piece on national and city art trends. Plans for colorful public art at the old CSPS building and a grayish airport project spark interest. Dennis Patton's site specific art concept resonates with Cedar Rapids artists and galleries. Rose Ellen Vasquez.
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Branstad Faces Scrutiny Over Abortion Rights Stance
In a Sept 30 debate with Don Avens Gov Branstad again pledges no new restrictions in Iowa though his prior remarks and actions suggest openness to limits. He previously supported constitutional bans and a Human Life Amendment and hinted at using his inauguration to aid anti choice groups.
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Don Avenson faces abortion issue in Iowa campaign speech
A letter writer criticizes Don Avenson for making abortion his main campaign issue. The author claims Avenson has fixed views, opposes parental consent and state abortion inspections, and warns of increased abortion clinics and taxpayer costs if Avenson voters prevail. The letter is signed L. J. Marshall from 1814 Ninth Ave. SW.
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Troop Mail Delivery Concerns in Persian Gulf
Crete Robenhouse urges local, state, and national leaders to fix mail delivery to troops in the Persian Gulf amid reports that letters and packages fail to reach service members in Saudi Arabia. She notes morale hinges on timely correspondence and requests a guaranteed mail system before Christmas with a Nov 16 mailing deadline.
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