Why Democrats push federalized airport security
In a column Rep. Leonard Boswell argues for federalizing airport security and better training, but the piece notes private firms already raise wages, questions federal overreach, and warns of tradeoffs like funding for special education and a senior drug benefit.
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U.S
Leonard Boswell
Iowa
Boswell
Des Moines
Huntleigh Security of
St. Louis
Salt Lake City
Indian Hills Cinerama Theater Demolished in Omaha
From Omaha comes word that the Indian Hills Theatre, once one of three remaining Cinerama houses, has been torn down. The 110 by 35 foot screen drew nostalgia though the seven channel stereo format faded. It is replaced by a hospital parking lot, a loss mourned by Hollywood figures and preservationists.
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Hills Theatre
Cinerama
Hollywood
Janet Leigh
Kirk Douglas
McLeod/Busse
Science Station
Cedar Rapids
Omaha
Indian Hills
Carmike Cinemas Inc
Smithsonian
Debate over .50-caliber rifles fuels gun policy clash
The Terrorism and Gun policy debate centers on 50-caliber rifles linked to al Qaida by Essam Al-Ridi testimony. Tom Diaz of the Violence Policy Center cites court testimony and history with mujahedeen to argue guns enable terrorism while critics say the weapon’s use is by the user, not the rifle, and note sport origins and military deployment.
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U.S
Columbine
Wedgwood Baptist Church
Fort Worth
WPC
Tom Diaz
Osama bin Laden
al-Qaida
Diaz
Essam Al-Ridi
bin Laden
Tanzania
Kenya
Al-Ridi
Texas
Mujahedeen
CIA
William Casey
Congress
Afghanistan
Homeland Security
Tom Ridge
John Ashcroft
FBI
Robert Mueller
America
Tom
VPC
Fifty Caliber Shooter’s Association For Sport Competition
John Burtt
FCS Policy Institute
Iraq
Ronald Nulph
Washington State
FCSA
Nulph
Burtt
Wantsee Wag Don t Claim God Favors Violence
The text argues against violence in faith, noting Jesus and core teachings of Christianity and Islam favor love over harm. It contends that terrorists and supporters are not true followers, criticizes political aid to extremist groups, and warns against idolizing nationalism over God.
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Jesus
Osama bin Laden
Reagan
George H.W. Bush
Gazette Letters Policy Clarifies Opinions and Corrections
The Gazette states it does not vouch for letter accuracy or judge opinions. It invites equal opportunity for publication of contradictions or corrections from readers.
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Gazette
Land office built at Ushers Ferry by volunteers
Don Thomas spearheaded a community effort to erect a turn of the century style land office at Ushers Ferry. A 12 by 24 foot two story building was completed in 1999 with $20,000 in donations, housing Linn County and Cedar Rapids survey history. The group received the John J. Reineke Service Award for their work.
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Don Thomas
Ushers Ferry
Thomas
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
The
Land Surveyors
John J. Reineke
Society of Professional Land Surveyors of
Iowa
Parks commissioner race and civic support in Cedar Rapids
The passage praises incumbent parks commissioner Dale Todd and urges support for challenger Wade Wagner. It highlights Todd’s four years of leadership, new playgrounds, pools, and recreational programs, while urging voters to back Wagner for future leadership and communication with residents.
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Cedar Rapids
Dale Todd
Dale
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