West Branch Friends oppose reinstating Iowa death penalty
A letter from West Branch Friends Meeting and West Branch Friends Church urges against reinstating capital punishment in Iowa. They argue murder does not justify more violence, cite wrongful convictions and racial and economic bias, and call for reforms other than the death penalty. Edwin Clapton and Walter Hansen sign as clerks.
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West Branch Friends Church
Iowa
Friends
Religious Society of Friends
Quakers
Jesus
Edwin Clapton
West Branch
Friends Meeting
Walter Hansen
Winehauf Threatens Leach in Iowa District Race
A Cedar Rapids reader argues Glen Winehauf poses the first strong threat to Rep. Jim Leach in years. The letter criticizes Leach for Whitewater, fiscal votes, and leadership in Congress while praising Winehauf’s farming background National Guard service and work on Sen. Tom Harkin's staff.
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Jim Leach
Leach
Whitewater
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Congress
Glen Winehauf
Iowa
Glen
Iowa National Guard
Todd Taylor
America
Clinton
North Liberty
Cedar County
National Guard
Tom Harkin
Winekauf
Term limits debate on voters and turnout
A reader argues term limits hinge on voters and turnout. If elections keep returning incumbents, it reflects the wishes of those who vote, not a statistical cap on tenure. Nadean Wandling, Marengo.
Rogers Heroes program praised for uplifting stories
Verne O. Phelps of Edina Minnesota commends a public television segment titled Rogers Heroes for highlighting good deeds across America. He urges news media to balance coverage by reporting more inspiring events to foster a brighter today and tomorrow.
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Verne O. Phelps
Edina
Minn
Gazette letters policy and contact details
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number, but publish only your name and hometown. Send to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by fax at 319 398 5846 or via email to Gazette Net on Flowa 368 8800 CompuServe 75144 1041 Internet 75144 1041 compuserve.com.
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Cedar Rapids
Why Branstad comes up short
Sharry Lenhart criticizes Terry Branstad for distorting ads and fiscal mismanagement during 12 years in office. Bonnie Campbell is praised for pledging responsible funding, infrastructure upkeep, and an end to new programs. The piece argues Branstad lacks leadership by example and should be held to term limits.
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Terry Branstad
Iowa
Bonnie Campbell
Branstad
Campbell
Sharry Lenhart
Iowa City
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