Abandoned Wells Threaten Iowa Groundwater, Editorial Notes
The piece highlights abandoned wells as a major groundwater risk with an estimated 70 000 wells in Iowa. It urges no further extensions on capping mandates, stressing wells as direct conduits for surface pollutants and warning of nationwide exposure beyond rural Iowa.
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Iowa
Jessica McClure
Allan Stokes
Environmental Protection
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Stokes
George Bush
Michael Dukakis
Bush
Dukakis
Misguided attacks fuel debate over Dukakis and Bush
Political tactics collide with accuracy as Bush partisans cite a Georgia rape suspect as a Dukakis criticism. The Georgia man is a repeat offender who served a year for breaking and entering, with early release in Florida under a Republican governor.
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Atlanta
Massachusetts
Willie Lee Horton
Maryland
Bush
Georgia
Florida
George Bush Campaign Attacks Limiting Debates Spark Debate
Letter writer condemns George Bush for dirty campaigning and limited debates while praising Michael Dukakis and John Anderson. The author argues both major parties mislead voters, cites crime and economic concerns, and urges support for Anderson in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Dukakis
John Anderson
George Bush
Commissioner Jaeger urged to press farm action in Cedar Rapids
Laurette Schubert argues in a letter that Safety Commissioner Jaeger should pursue a farm issue, criticizing a past commissioner's stance as rigid. The writer contends morale problems exist but can be minimized, and views temporary upheaval as a potential opportunity for Cedar Rapids if Jaeger is allowed to address the problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaeger
Gazette
Hinzman
Cedar Rapids
Local Ritalin abuse cited fuels education debate
Dorene R Cassady urges action on Ritalin abuse arguing for drug-free education, higher teacher pay, smaller classes, and stronger roles for physicians and parents in guiding children. She calls for state and federal funds and for parents to advocate and say no to daily drug use.
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Rick Smith
Dorene R. Cassady
Wesley Dr. NW
Nagle Criticizes Tauke Campaign Tactics in Iowa
Dave Nagle accuses Tom Tauke of breaking an unwritten rule against intra party campaigning. Harkin campaigns in the 2nd District against Tauke, while Nagle’s political reputation as a hatchet man is noted.
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Dave Nagle
Tom Tauke
Nagle
Tauke
Tom Harkin
Iowa
Why so expensive college tuition sparks student protests
Mariah Betz from Marengo asks why tuition keeps rising and protests erupt at state universities. She notes middle income families struggle with financial aid and wonders who can afford college a decade from now if costs continue to climb.
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Mariah Betz Marengo
Ghoulish birthday mail troubles long-time reader
Inez A Basille complains about unsolicited mail from funeral homes and an insurer that reminds aging recipients of death and death benefits exclusions. She proposes sending such literature to younger people and notes birthday celebrations are ruined by morbid reminders.
Outlooks on jury duty reflects public resentment and duty
The Gazette editorial argues jurors resist service citing juror phobia and systemic emasculation. It notes education gaps and information deficits fuel apathy while stressing the jury’s historic role as a check against tyranny and abuse of power.
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Gazette
Don Kimball Publishes Opinion on Jury Power
Fayette author Don Kimball discusses the jurys role in law, asserting the jury is the judge of both law and facts. He notes his book It Cant Happen Here and states no legislature or court can alter this principle.
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Bar Association
Jurors Powers In History And Modern Practice
The article argues juries may judge law and facts, citing Jay Chase and Holmes, and cites Dougherty on juror prerogatives. It asserts juries can override instructions and challenge laws, contrasting common and equity law, and praises jury duty as a civic duty and check on government.
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John Jay
Samuel Chase
Supreme Court
Oliver Wendell Holmes
U.S
Dougherty
Iowa State Bar Association
Soviet
Russia
Nazi Germany
Education as safeguard of liberty and jury power
A call to teach the Constitution, common law, and the Bill of Rights in schools to empower juries. The essay argues jurors should be educated and paid, to guard the republic against tyranny and juris fearess, citing Jefferson and Burke.
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American Republic
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J.P. Hladky, Jr
Board of
Joe Hladky III
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Jerry Elsen
Cha
Rave Morris
Texas
Iowa Environmental Protection Commission
the Gazette
Mike Dukakis
Olympic Network
New York
Dept. OF
Uep Ric Damm
Laurette Schubert
Julia Ann Dr. NW
Tom Cope
S. Clinton St
Iowa City
Ghoulish Mail
Inez A. Basille
Don Kimball
California
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Jefferson
Edmund Burke
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