Letters to the Gazette on Democrats and their record
A reader critiques Bill Stone and Robert Tilden on Democratic policy, recalls Carter era inflation and Bush vetoes, questions tax, literacy and teacher salaries in Arkansas, and warns about the Clintons’ ties to trial lawyers. The letter defends fiscal debate in a partisan tone.
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Robert Tilden
Bill Stone
Congress
Tilden
Mr. Stone
Carter
Democratic Congress
Arkansas
Slick Willie
Wall Street Journal
Clintons
Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association
Lawyers
ERA Opposed by Iowa Stop ERA Letter to Vote No
Marcia A. Knebel of Iowa Stop ERA urges a no vote on the November 3 ballot, arguing the ERA is vague and would undermine protections for women. She cites Iowa Code protections against sex discrimination and accuses ERA supporters of pursuing abortion funding and a unisex society.
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Iowa
Stop Era
Rediscovering the Bill of Rights in a Founders’ Spirit
The essay compares Josiah’s Deuteronomy revival to modern calls to reread the Bill of Rights. It defends the Second Amendment and warns that judicial tempering has eroded liberties. It urges citizens to study the foundational protections and resist legislative changes.
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Josiah
Judah
U.S
Tiananmen Square
Perot petition drive in Johnson County Iowa
Carol Hauenstein of Iowa City notes participation in Ross Perot petition drive to place his name on Iowa ballots. Perot released United We Stand describing federal debt, deficits, unemployment, reforms, jobs, education, inner cities, health care, crime and drugs. Readers urged to read the book.
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Ross Perot
Johnson County
Iowa
Cedar Rapids School Board candidate seeks third term
Ron Olson brings three years of board service and aims for another term to advance public concerns. He pledges prudent tax use, quality education, and strong programs for both non college bound and college bound students, helping all youths become productive members of society. Holly Statelmyre 2418 Lauren Dr SW
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Ron Olson
Cedar Rapids
Holly Statelmyre
Lauren Dr. SW
Caring Candidate Supports McQuiston For School Board
Senior citizen endorses Jeff McQuiston in the September 8 school board election. She believes he cares about the community and fiscal accountability for education, and will ask the right questions. Gerald F. Byers, 4400 C Ave NE.
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Jeff McQuiston
Gerald F. Byers
Gazette Letters Policy Summary
The Gazette states it does not vouch for reader letter accuracy nor judge opinions. It invites corrections or contradictions from other readers and offers equal opportunity for publication of corrections.
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Gazette
Ben Hogan Hawkeye Open Junior Clinic Recovers Support
The American Cancer Society Iowa Division thanks First National Bank of Iowa City and Cedar Rapids for second year funding of the Ben Hogan Hawkeye Open Junior Clinic. About 750 Eastern Iowa youths received life saving educational messages at Finkbine Golf Course. Gift packets were provided to attendees by the banks and ACS staff. Gary J. Streit, president, notes strong community support for cancer education and prevention.
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American Cancer Society, Iowa Division Inc
First National Bank of
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
American Cancer Society
Iowa
Finkbine Golf Course
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