Grassley probes POW MIA coverup in Indochina findings
Iowa Senator Grassley and Senate Foreign Relations Committee colleagues challenge the U.S. claim no Americans remain missing in Indochina. They cite alleged record falsifications and empty caskets given honors while seeking to force accountability and continued inquiry into 2,500 missing servicemen including 40 from Iowa.
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Indochina
Iowa
Charles Grassley
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Southeast Asia
Sen. Grassley
Mia
Critics slam pork barrel spending as Murtha districts get $10 million
The piece condemns congressional pork, highlighting $10 million directed to Rep. John Murtha's Pennsylvania district. It argues such meddling fuels deficits and questions why Martha, chair of defense appropriations, diverts funds to projects not sought by agencies. It cites widespread tacit approval and Iowa lawmakers wooing voters with federal pork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Congress
John Murtha
Martha
House
Appropriations Defense Subcommittee
Murtha
Treasury
Iowa
Signage at Carnegie Library Raises Spelling and Numeral Debates
A discussion of the library building prompts questions about how names like Shakespeare should be spelled and whether the numeral DCCCC or CM is acceptable for 900. The piece defends the library against claims of illiteracy and calls for displaying a columnist’s article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Mrkvicka
Voters laments on mudslinging and campaign rhetoric
Inez Basille voices frustration over negative campaigning and character attacks. She argues elections should hinge on issues and candidate qualifications, not insults, urging cleaner debate and voter turnout.
Misperception of Harkin sparks Iowa campaign clash
Mark Klink of Elkader accuses Sen. Tom Harkin of dishonesty and privilege, claiming he lives abroad, uses a post office box for voter registration, rejects bills, and relies on free legal services. He urges replacing Harkin with Tom Tauke in the Senate.
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Tom Harkin
Iowa
Washington
Bahamas
Virginia
Harkin
Tom Tauke
Senate
Mark Klink
Elkader
Voters Challenged by AARP and League Over No Party Candidate
A letter criticizes AARP and the League of Women Voters for excluding the no party candidate Jan Zonneveld from planning forums in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District. The writer cites voter counts in Linn County and urges informed voting for Nov. 6. Instructions ask voters to evaluate all candidates regardless of party.
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American Association of Retired Persons
AARP
League of Women Voters
No Party
Cedar Rapids
League
Jan Zonneveld
Zonneveld
Iowa
Linn County
Jim Nussle
Eric Tabor
Jack Weaver
Midway Dr. NW
Caring leader Sen Harkin urged for reelection
Letter writer praises Sen Tom Harkin as a caring public servant and urges his reelection. Criticisms include claims of tax raises and excessive spending, noting a 1985 vote on taxing farmers to fund hazardous waste cleanup. Signature lines list Andreya J Schneider and Jeremy T Quinn with addresses.
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Tom Harkin
Harkin
Andreya J.V. Schneider
Grand Ave
Marion
Attila the Hun
Love Canal
Iowa
Jeremy T. Quinn
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Avenson attacked as self serving and anti citizen
Janet Peterson of North Liberty argues Don Avenson pursued riverboat gambling and a Brushy Creek lake against the will of Iowans. She labels him self serving and a bully, saying his leadership would worsen the state budget and push costly projects.
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Don Avenson
Terry Branstad
Don
Iowa
Brushy Creek
Iowa Senate
Iown
Avenson
Betty Jean Clark
Janet Peterson
North Liberty
Where are police when you need them
A Roosevelt Middle School crowd on 11th Street and E Avenue NW sparked a street confrontation. The writer called the non emergency line and waited thirty minutes for police who did not appear. He cites past incidents with booze bats chains and urination near his home and urges a department that responds to non emergency calls as well as life threatening ones.
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Roosevelt Middle School
11Th Street
E Avenue NW
Closing 13th Street NW to ease traffic
Residents praise closing 13th Street NW at First Avenue to reduce dangerous heavy traffic from Second Avenue SW. The letter cites safety over quick exits and snow removal, mentioning Shelly K. Wilson and Karen J. Hindenach as signatories from 13th Street NW and 17th Street SW.
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13Th Street NW
13Th
First Avenue
Second Avenue
Shelly K. Wilson
13Th St. NW
Karen J. Hindenach
St. SW
Rich must carry part of the road says voter review
A reader criticizes government spending on foreign aid and elite perks while urging the elderly and middle class to stand up. The note condemns Bush era policies as pro rich, warns of neglecting seniors and working families, and laments partisan divides.
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Df. Hladky, Jr
Joe Hladky III
Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
John Robertson
Jerry Elsen
Hare
Mark Bowden
Grassley
Defense Intelligence Agency
Vietnam
United States
U.S
the Gazette
Shakespeare's Choice
World Book
Encyclopedia Americana
DCCCC
Norman Sage
Solon
Michael Dukakis
Martin Luther King
Angelo M. Riccio
St. S
Inez A. Basille
Pandora’s Box
Pakistan
Egypt
Air Force
Bush
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