Mother Teresa’s Death Anniversary Inspires Renewed Mission
A year after Mother Teresa of Calcutta’s death at 87, the Missionaries of Charity under Sister Nirmala continues her work and expands. The order has opened nearly 20 treatment centers since her passing, aiming for 614 homes worldwide by year’s end, while Diana, Princess of Wales, also prompts global mourning.
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Congress weighs timing of Starr report in Clinton impeachment
House leaders refuse rush to impeachment, plan a September start then recess. DeLay urges extended session to review Starr report while risks to Republicans and timing shape any possible hearings before the election. The outcome hinges on Starr timing and content rather than fixed deadlines.
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Texas
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Monica Lewinsky
Scout Law and Senate Oath Provokes Impeachment Debate
A columnist argues character underpins leadership linking Boy Scout ideals to the presidency. It questions Bill Clinton’s adherence to the Constitution and suggests impeachment considerations hinge on ethical conduct and lawful duty. The piece cites Scott Ritter’s warning on Iraq to illustrate global judgment of U S leadership.
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Bill Clinton
William Jefferson Clinton
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Clinton
Scott Ritter
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ABC
Ritter
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Iraq
Letters to the Gazette on can bottle deposits
Kathleen Hughes of Cedar Rapids suggests Iowa rethink deposit fees citing alternatives from her move to another state. She notes aluminum buyers or nonprofits could handle cans and turn litter reduction into funds for recycling or SPCA programs in Virginia Beach as practical models.
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Kathleen Hughes
Cedar Rapids
Iowa lawmakers weigh 70 mph interstate limit and safety
The piece compares state speed limits and fatality rates, noting higher limits correlated with higher FRP 100 MVMT. It cites Iowa data from 1987 to 1996, and lists legislators who voted for or against a 70 mph increase, arguing for caution and safety.
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Iowa
Kay Chapman
Ro Foege
Ron Corbett
Joe Kremer
Chuck Larson
Todd Taylor
Mark Boddicker
Rosemary Thomson
Jerry Welter
Herman C
Lenz Sumner
Re-elect Ron Olson to Cedar Rapids School Board
Voters are urged to keep a dedicated leader on the Cedar Rapids school board. Ron Olson brings nine years on the board and wide business experience to oversee a $120 million budget, described as fiscally responsible and sincere for children's education.
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Cedar Rapids
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Grassley supporter defends senator’s farm council, voting record
Virginia Rose McVay voices a strong defense of Senator Charles Grassley citing his status as a working farmer, long voting record since 1993, and his stance on the Freedom to Farm Act. She urges Iowa voters to back Grassley to protect farmers, reduce bureaucracy, and address national security threats.
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Chuck Grassley
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Ture
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Darrell Brown Tipton
Midwest
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America
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Turn The Gazette Letters Policy
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone number for verification, though only your name and hometown appear in print. Submissions may be mailed to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or faxed to 319 398 5846 or emailed to gazette fyiowa.com.
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