Hire One Now proposal prompts Iowa critique
The Gazette editorial urges Governor Ray and state leadership to back the Hire One Now plan created with Job Service of Iowa. It asks employers to hire one additional person to ease unemployment, arguing a small budget cut could set a strong example amid Iowa’s budget strains.
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Rights For All Even Bigoted Voices In Public Rally
A federal judge allowed a Ku Klux Klan rally at a Louisville high school citing First Amendment rights of free speech and assembly, noting no proof of imminent violence. The piece argues such tolerance preserves liberty, urges ignoring such protests to avoid turning them into media events.
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Senators clash over court power and constitutional reading
The piece argues Congress can limit the Supreme Court's appellate jurisdiction under Article III and critiques Senator Max Baucus for equating the Constitution with the Court. It cites Willmoore Kendall's idea to withdraw from court review on divisive issues and urges leaders to actually study the Constitution.
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Concerned readers urge Cedar Rapids voters on school board
In a letter to The Gazette the Concerned Friends and Parents PAC oppose the Cedar Rapids Community School District plan to close Wilson Junior High and possibly McKinley, urging informed votes and noting only 1 percent budget savings. They endorse David Challed for at large and Mary Ann Kucera for District 3, stressing thoughtful input on district issues amid a heated campaign.
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Mary Ann Kucera
Peterson Challed Kucera for District 3 School Board
Jerry Copeland of Concerned Friends and Parents urges voters to elect Lanny Peterson’s successor David Challed and incumbent Mary Ann Kucera to District 3. The letter highlights Challed’s law and education experience, Kucera’s eight years on the board, support for a rigorous academic program, vocational options, and strong fine arts and athletics while continuing district traditions for students, parents, teachers, and the public.
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Jigsaw Diplomacy and Shins in the Middle East
Washington treats Israel and its leaders with playful jest as a metaphorical puzzle and a kick in the shins signal. The piece frames US Israeli relations, Reagan peace plan, and Begin’s stance as an indirect test of readiness for a Middle East settlement.
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