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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1994
Page
4
The newspaper notes Pavel Sudoplatov's Special Tasks claims about Oppenheimer and atomic secrets. It cites past U S government actions, Kennedy honors, and the reaction of critics and supporters alike. The piece suggests Sudoplatov’s memoirs provoke partisan media reception and sensational analysis.
Cincinnati Reds owner Marge Schott ignores a city smoking ban at Riverfront Stadium and brushes off concerns. A city council member says no one is above the law, while Schott is linked to a reputation as a harsh figure potentially affecting baseball leadership debates.
In Springville Erma Lam corrects an error about baby lambs noting lambs remain lambs until about a year old, so baby lamb is redundant. Readers debate phrases like only or were all that, and the idea that Easter Sunday is redundant because Easter has always fallen on a Sunday.
Barbara S. Thomas argues the Linn County Landfill remains unsuitable due to groundwater contamination from leachate and floodplain location. She cites DNR warnings since 1990, neglected soil and water issues, and objections to plans for expansion with storage buildings.
Cedar Rapids readers denounce President Clinton and Attorney General Reno for proposed searches without due process. Letter writers claim the move threatens constitutional rights, compare agencies to Nazis, and warn of a loss of freedom. Virgil Reid comments on scrutiny of Clinton and health care plan doubts.
A reader defends the El Kahir Shrine Circus after an April 19 letter, saying elephants lions and other animals were treated with respect and love backstage and during performances. The lion tamer hugged lions and trainers guided elephants without prods.
A reader in Iowa City criticizes vitriolic and biased columns in The Gazette. The letter targets Mike Deupree and the paper’s ownership while praising President Clinton for advocating economic and social justice.
The Gazette notes it does not vouch for the accuracy of letters or imply a value judgment on opinions. Corrections or contradictions are open for future publication by other readers.
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