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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1994
Page
4
In Davenport a small group burned a cross and faced authorities after viewing World War II footage of the Holocaust. The ringleader openly declares neo-Nazi beliefs saying he does not care about the mass murders or how they were carried out.
Arkansas wins the 1994 NCAA men’s basketball title with a 76 to 72 victory over Duke in the final. Duke remains a dominant program with multiple Final Four appearances, while Arkansas ends a long title drought and enters next season ranked near the top.
The piece describes the term sedulous ape as diligent imitation of great writers and outlines how emulating masters like Stevenson Twain Poe and Emerson can guide one to develop a personal style. It urges steady practice and finishing with precise concise writing, quoting Shaw on learning to write.
Hungary's first free election brought the Hungarian Democratic Forum to power but polls show the Socialist Party ahead with 27 percent. Observers note a regional trend of ex communist influence resurfacing across Hungary, Poland, and Russia while economic decline and media consolidation raise concerns. Tamas Bauer explains disillusionment with communism faded gradually amid economic strain and a reformist elite loss of faith.
Steve Menzner from Marion praises residents who hosted cast members at homes and clubs, promoted them on media, and funded the Paramount Theatre show proceeds to aid the Madge Phillips Center. The tour reached nine other Iowa communities, leaving fond memories of the state and its people.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for readers letters accuracy nor imply value judgment. It invites corrections or contradictions from readers with equal opportunity for publication.
Alan Light argues March 27 that biological evolution rests on observable theory and testable prediction, not faith or creed. He urges scientists to counter creationist teaching in schools and notes the danger of teaching mythology as science to young people.
Dorothy Healy of Cedar Rapids commends LIFTS drivers for their kindness and reliability. She recalls a driver delivering her lost tablets to her door and another assisting with car starting and hospital trips, highlighting their extra effort for her as an 82 year old with illnesses.
A city newspaper outlines letter guidelines including shortened letters with writer names, a required signature, daytime phone and address for authentication, a 300 word limit, focus on issues over personalities, rare thank you notes, one letter per writer every 30 days, and a non return policy for unused letters addressed to Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406.
Mercy Medical Center and local groups sponsor a conference addressing sexual harassment and exploitation. The event titled Sexual Exploitation Ethical Considerations for Helping Professionals runs April 21 from 8 30 a m to 4 p m at the Sheraton Inn Cedar Rapids with speakers Jane France Bonnie Campbell Beth Barnhill Denise Gehling Edward Blando and Ann Martino. Contact Mercy Medical Education Center in Cedar Rapids for attendance details.
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