Ready for what the United States must be a global power
The piece reflects on North Korea's rise, the end of the Soviet threat, and argues the United States remains a global power tasked with readiness. It cites an AP analysis and an IHT dispatch noting North Korea's DMZ buildup, warning of potential two major theater wars and ongoing Balkans peacekeeping.
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United States
Soviet Union
Robert Burns
Korea
Balkans
Persian Gulf
Kirk
South Korea
Kim Dae-jung
U.S
North Korea
Pentagon
Archbishops Mansion Sparks Reflections On Women’s Roles
In a Galveston spring day memory, Joan Oeltjen recalls visiting the archbishop’s mansion and Ursuline Convent. She muses on women in religion, birth control, equal rights amendments, and the priesthood, urging inclusive change while acknowledging exclusion’s sting.
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Galveston
Texas
Mother Superior
Ursuline Convent
Mother Theresa
Campaign trail antics raise serious questions about Bush
The letter criticizes George W. Bush for immaturity and personal and political shortcomings in his campaign. It cites insults toward a reporter, a contested debate structure, attacks on Gore, and a pattern of broken promises. The writer questions Bush's credibility and leadership potential.
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George W. Bush
Bush
Adam Clymer
Gore
Richard Nixon
Spiro Agnew
Helen Chenoweth
Bob Livingston
Newt Gingrich
Bob Barr
Henry Hyde
al Gore
George Bush
Trail
East Iowans defend Clinton headline critique
A reader critiques a Gazette headline about Clinton, arguing it should have named East Iowa Democrats and warning of potential disbarment and indictment related to alleged harassment. The letter casts Al Gore’s associations with White House operatives as tainting his credibility.
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Clinton
Gore
White House
James Carville
Larry Flynt
Terry Lenzner
Gazette welcomes letters to 300 word limit
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters under 300 words. Include full name, street address and daytime phone number. only your name and hometown will be published. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or via FAX 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com
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Gazette
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Molly Ivins August 3 column referenced cancer fight
Kurt Maas of Coggon writes thanking Ivins for her Sept. 3 column about battling cancer. He admits underestimating her and expresses hope for both her physical recovery and intellectual rehabilitation.
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Molly Ivins
Sickness in cruelty cases prompts reader praise
A reader commends The Gazette journalist Dave Rasdal for Sept 8 dog rescue coverage and cites related cruelty stories. The letter laments widespread cruelty, recalling staples on a cat, mink releases, and two girls setting a 12 year old on fire, questioning local societal sickness.
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the Gazette
Dave Rasdal
Brooklyn
Maquoketa
Call to clear weeds and goldenrod from parks
A reader laments allergy season and urges state and county crews to mow goldenrod and invasive thistles in conservation parks. The writer complains plants will seed and worsen next year and suggests community service workers be assigned to remove them.
Parents urged to attend Cedar Rapids board meetings over PPEL fund
Dick Spencer argues Cedar Rapids PPEL reserve near 3.5 million should fund plumbing and infrastructure. He notes general fund balances and transportation income diverted from PPEL and calls for more parent attendance at meetings to scrutinize tax dollars.
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Cedar Rapids
State Review Board
General Fund
Dick Spencer
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