Jiang on democracy and American policies in China visit
Jiang Zemin argues against direct elections and accuses U S pressure of forcing political change in China. He questions universal democracy while praising its economic results but warns against imposing a uniform system worldwide. He notes U S democracy is not absolute and predicts strong turnout in Beijing if Americans voted on his claim.
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Iang Zemin
China
United States
America
Jiang
Earth
Marlins win World Series in dramatic seventh game
The Florida Marlins defeated the Cleveland Indians in seven games to claim the 1990s World Series title. Key moments included Craig Counsell’s ninth inning sacrifice fly and Edgar Renteria’s 11th inning game winning single securing the championship amid a tense FALL classic. Wayne Huizenga’s $89 million team-building is noted alongside the emotional victory.
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Cleveland Indians
PBS
Indians
Chicago Cubs
Wayne Huizenga
Marlins
Huizenga
Craig Counsell
Edgar Renteria
Clarifying Misleading Headlines and Latin Ablative Notes
The column weighs whether headlines like murder victim seen alive at suspect's shop are misleading and discusses Latin noun endings and the ablative case. It cites opinions from friends, notes misprints in Latin plural forms, and explains why ablative endings rarely appear in English.
Letters to the Gazette on City Election Issues
Readers critique city governance highlighting Edgewood Road and Johnson Avenue streets, downtown fountains, a gambling boat proposal, rising budgets, and park staffing cuts. They accuse officials of misusing funds, travel spending, and limited public comment while urging turnout next Tuesday to vote.
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Edgewood Road
Johnson Avenue
Firefighters Still Discontent With City Leadership
In Cedar Rapids Local No. 11 disputes with Safety Commissioner Nancy Evans, firefighters allege little progress toward resolving discipline issues and insist on direct talks with management. Union president Rick Scofield and spouse cite years of frustration and call for change ahead of upcoming vote.
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Nancy Evans
Fire Department
No. 11
Brad Gorman
Evans
Fredericks
Rick Scofield
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Clancey
Dick Fredericks
Marion voters applaud school bond supporters in Marion
Letter writer thanks Harry Baumert and the Marion YES committee for passing the school bond issue and salutes Marion citizens for backing education, praising the community's support and calling for continued public involvement. The note is dated from Donald B. Norton II, president of the Marion Independent School Board.
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Harry Baumert
Marion Yes
Marion
Donald B. Norton II
Marion Independent School Board
Vanquishing the Fairy Princess in Halloween Reflections
Ann G. Sjoerdsma recalls a childhood rivalry with Cathy the princess, her failed ballet, and evolving costumes from Dutch girl to vamp. She reflects on identity, family, and social pressure, ending with Halloween as a space to exercise demons and declare selfhood.
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Ann G. Sjoerdsma
Cathy
Bozo the Clown
Pippi Longstocking
Voila
Frederick’s
Hollywood
Ann
Buffalo herd threatens backyards as wildlife populations surge
Local observer Dick Michal of Cedar Rapids notes rising populations of mourning doves and deer, with reports of buffalo numbers also increasing. He asks how animal lovers and protectionists will respond to stampeding herds approaching homes to forage and breed.
Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns that address public business. Submissions must include full name signature address and phone number. No anonymous letters. 300 word limit. one letter per writer every 30 days. editorial editing applies.
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