Gazette leadership roster includes Bowden and Peters
The Gazette lists key executives and editors including Mark Bowden as Executive Editor, Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chair, Dave Storey as Vice President of Editorial, Scott Swenson as Vice President of Advertising, Peg Schmitz as Circulation Director, and Chuck Peters as President and COO, with Joe Hladky as Chairman and Publisher and Ken Slaughter as EVP and CFO.
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Peg Schmitz
Tough stance toward China tests limits in spy plane crisis
The standoff over the U S Navy spy plane and its 24 crew continues as Washington regrets the pilot's death and Beijing presses for an apology. Critics on both sides warn against weakness, while internal pressures in China and the United States threaten a broader clash before a resolution emerges.
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Taiwan
Residents debate Cedar Rapids Veterans Memorial Stadium plans
In a letter to the Gazette Robert John Hoffman challenges luxuries in the Cedar Rapids Baseball Club project. He questions leases and seating capacity while praising site plans and expanded facilities at Kingston Stadium and Memorial Tennis Center for student programs and community use.
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Cedar Rapids Community
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Drunks no longer get option of hospital headline critique
Reader letter objects to the March 29 feature and its use of demeaning language about alcoholism. The author defends Mercy Medical Center’s Sedlacek Treatment Center, condemns the sheriff’s jail expansion and asserts medical detox should be medical care.
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Mercy Medical Center
Sedlacek
Mercy Hospital
Don Zeller
Richard F. Swanson
Cedar Rapids
Where in the world is Ralph W Nader
A letter from Alan L. Light of Iowa City asks where Ralph Nader has gone as he questions Ralph W Nader on Bush administration policies including tax cuts for the wealthy, debt reduction, education funding, bankruptcy rules, Korea peace, Star Wars, aid cuts, energy spending, judge vetting, environmental standards, and workplace safety.
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Ramparts
Alan L. Light
Iowa City
Linn-Mar tour rules and parental roles questioned
A parent writes about Linn-Mar 1998 tour sanctions for student rule violations. He cites documented standards and pre tour acknowledgments, argues fathers should pick up students at the site, and urges alignment with school professionals to improve outcomes. An April 8 letter notes a transcription error misnaming Henry Davison.
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H.D. Youth Center
Henry Davison
Gazette Letters Policy on Accuracy and Corrections
The Gazette states it does not vouch for readers letters accuracy or judge opinions. It notes contradictions or corrections by other readers may be published and given equal opportunity.
Tough stance debated after spy plane incident
The piece cites Sen. Tom Harkin and Sen. Chuck Grassley on responses to the spy plane incident. It notes 24 Americans missing in China and calls for sanctions until the plane and crew are returned. The 2002 elections loom as Harkin faces pressure for leadership.
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Tom Harkin
Chuck Grassley
Harkin
Civil rights idea merits response from Cedar Rapids reader
A Cedar Rapids reader responds to a April 2 letter proposing a three sentence civil rights ordinance. The reader says they can live with it and supports equality in employment housing and public accommodations while complying with laws. Signed Jean R. Smith.
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Jean R. Smith
Cedar Rapids
Gazette Letters Policy For Submissions
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns with editing rights and no return of material. Writers must include full name signature address and daytime phone number. No anonymous submissions. 300 word limit. one letter per writer per 30 days. Address and contact info provided.
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