King's Slaying Remembered On 30th Anniversary
The Gazette reflects on Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1968 assassination and the era's upheavals. It recalls where reporters were, from Greenwich Village to Harlem, and notes how the dream King spoke of remains only partly realized today.
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Local option tax debates in Cedar Rapids prompt public letters
A sequence of letters to The Gazette argues for and against a 1 cent local option sales tax in Cedar Rapids. Readers urge projects to upgrade the city and question tax funding methods while highlighting quality of life benefits and concerns over government spending.
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Clinton Bashing and Reagan Comparisons in Letters
A Cedar Rapids reader argues that the press overfocuses on Clinton’s alleged lies while ignoring past presidents. He cites Reagan and Iran Contra as similar misdeeds and questions why Rushmore honors are spared from scrutiny. He asserts liberal media bias and urges all reporters to “get a decent job.”
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Letter to drivers on traffic signals and enforcement
A reader condemns drivers who ignore signals and speed through red lights. The letter urges stricter law obedience and more police traffic stops. It recalls a program named Film It that photographed violators in handicapped spaces as a deterrent.
Be Thankful To Those Who Nurture Crops
An undated, reflective piece extols the central role of carbon dioxide and water in crop growth and yields. It highlights cornfields in Iowa and the broader impact of farming on summer cooling, oxygen, fuel ethanol, and clean exhaust, urging appreciation for farmers and agrarian work.
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Gazette letter submission guidelines for readers
The Gazette invites letter submissions up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number, but only name and hometown will be published. Mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406, or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazette fyiowa infi net.
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Cedar Rapids Considers New High Quality Zoo
Jeff A. Smith of Cedar Rapids argues for a start-from-scratch zoo at Squaw Creek Park. The plan envisions 40 acres, self-supporting operations, heated winter shelter for flamingos giraffes and kangaroos, and a discovery center for classrooms and field trips.
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