Goldenrod defended as beneficial native plant in allergy debate
James D. Clark of Cedar Rapids argues against labeling goldenrod a weed and warns that Canada thistle is not a major allergen. He urges accurate plant identification, conservation perspectives, and recognition of goldenrod as native, nectar rich, and beneficial to insects.
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Towa
Plymouth Rock
Gazette
Iowa State University
James D. Clark
Cedar Rapids
If We Forget the Past The Civil Rights Call
An Aug 15 letter to The Gazette argues that African-Americans are still denied dignity and treated as objects. It recalls Martin Luther King Jr and warns that without love and forgiveness there can be no freedom. The writer condemns racial bias and cites executions.
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the Gazette
Memphis
King
Solon bond serve as warning amid school funding debate
A critic argues Solon residents err in approving a property tax hike for schools while noting rising per pupil costs since 1960. The piece contrasts public schooling costs with St. Adalbert Church School in Cleveland and promotes Libertarian party views and election guidance.
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Solon
St. Adalbert Church School
Cleveland
Ohio
Libertarian Party
Controversial Letter Calls for Tolerance Debate
A reader attacks Anna Quindlen and gay rights arguments while defending traditional values. The letter condemns acceptance of pedophilia and mocks tolerance, cites Boy Scouts support, and urges anti cruelty to animals with a statement endorsing PETA.
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Anna Quindlen
Quindlen
Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts of America
United Way
PETA
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