Bush finally recognizes Baltic independence after delay
Editorial notes the United States formally acknowledges Lithuania Latvia and Estonia as independent nations after weeks of criticism for a low key move. It argues Bush waited to avoid confrontation with Moscow and let external forces drive recognition, calling the stance practical in hindsight.
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Bush
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
United States
Union
Baltic States
U.S
Moscow
Baltics
Mikhail Gorbachev
Washington, D.C
James Baker
Washington
Baker
Carl Lewis defies age with Tokyo sprint record run
In Tokyo Carl Lewis ran 9.86 seconds to win the world 100 meters, edging five others under 10. The 30 year old Olympic champion reflects on aging in sport and advocates gradual progress, continued training, and caution with older athletes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Lewis
Tokyo
Bee
Lewis
Texas Rangers
Nolan Ryan
Carl
Lawbreakers and heroes across time and cause
A reflective column argues people break laws for justice across history from colonial protests to abolition and civil rights. It links abolitionists, suffragists, labor unions, late term abortion protests, and Operation Rescue to civil disobedience. It asks who are lawbreakers and who are heroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Our Land
Supreme Court
Wichita
Kansas
Operation Rescue
Holland
Arrest at brothers funeral sparks ethics debate in Linn County
Letters to the Gazette discuss the Aug. 27 arrest of Jose Delores Ahedo outside a church funeral for two brothers killed in a car crash. One writer condemns the timing and calls it disrespectful, while another defends law enforcement and argues for stricter crime punishment and prison capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Jose Delores Ahedo
Jose
Linn County Sheriff's Department
Sheriff's Department
Feltes for Cedar Rapids School Board Election
Voters are urged to support Ron Feltes in the September 10 Cedar Rapids School District election. Feltes aims to motivate students to learn and pursue higher education and emphasizes parent involvement in a child’s schooling as part of his education hobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Ron Feltes
Susan McDermott
Branstad Cuts Hit Cedar Rapids Therapy Programs
A parent laments state budget cuts to child therapy, citing Tanager Place in Cedar Rapids plus many others dropped from the program. The critic questions who decides to remove essential therapy for vulnerable children and urges policy change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Branstad
Tanager Place
Cedar Rapids
Lauri Hughes
J St. SW
Woman urges repeal of abortion gag rule in Congress
Nancy Carlson from Coralville voices outrage over the Supreme Court decision banning abortion counseling in federally funded family planning clinics. She notes support from Sen. Tom Harkin and Rep. Dave Nagle and urges Congress to overturn the veto to restore women and physicians as decision makers.
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Supreme Court
Congress
Tom Harkin
Dave Nagle
Bush
Nancy Carlson
22Nd Ave
Apt
Coralville
Critique of Professors Who Write To Impress
A reader recalls New York Times pieces on poor academic writing. She mocks professors for rambling multi subject essays and overuse of jargon while urging better basic writing in teacher education.
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Johnny
Gail Hronik
New York Times
Rachel Erlanger
Queens College
Purdue
College English
National Council of Teachers of English
Gail
University of New York
Times
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the Gazette
Dennis Blome
Des Moines
Statehouse Democrats
Maxine Gill
Parkland Dr. SE
Boris
Caarl Kane
Marion
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