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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1997
Page
4
Joe Hladky, President and Publisher Ken Slaughter, Vice President and Treasurer, Vice President and General Manager F Mark Bowden, Managing Editor.
A Gazette editorial criticizes enduring bigotry sparked by Fuzzy Zoeller's Masters remarks about Tiger Woods. It notes the apology but argues spoon-fed prejudice persists, rooted in early upbringing, and cites other public gaffes from sports and politics. The piece urges reflection beyond apologies.
The piece notes Beanie Babies and Tickle Me Elmo as nonviolent toy sensations that captivate millions of children and parents. It contrasts them with violent toy trends, suggesting the safer, cuddly toys secure a stable future amid competing fads.
Donald Klotz reflecting from Wellman warns that unchecked growth around Iowa City is wasting soil and water resources. He notes polluted rivers, desire for recycling, and the need to obey nature’s laws or face disease and famine. He cites his Iowa City era and former coaching years.
The Iowa Tobacco Free Coalition thanks The Gazette for its editorial on state smoking regulation and urges local control. They criticize House passage of two Iverson bills as unenforced promises and note lobbying influence while urging legislators to act to save youth from tobacco addiction.
A Cedar Rapids reader disputes the Gazette lead editorial praising Newt Gingrich as speaker. The letter accuses him of tacit approval, cites a $300,000 fine, and denounces the Contract with America as a scam while questioning budget tactics and a Dole loan.
A speaker recalls in 1966 running for U.S. Congress against Rep. Culver and notes that, despite decades and repeated coverage, campaign finance reform remains unacted upon. The remark highlights the enduring issue and public frustration with the lack of progress.
A letter argues that the U S constitution guarantees equal treatment for all faiths and criticizes Roy Moore's courtroom for potential bias. The writer, a veteran, emphasizes that liberty and justice require judges to uphold rights for every citizen regardless of religion.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone. only name and hometown appear in print. Send to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or via FAX or email as listed.
Letter argues for placing an ice rink along the riverfront between downtown and Czech Village on city land already purchased or to be. The author supports Bert Grahams idea and proposes a public venue near a built in crowd to serve more residents.
Citizens accuse the Hiawatha administration of hiding details on annexation near North and West Hiawatha while amid a state board ruling. Mayor Theis and City Manager Merriam plan an appeal over a $3 million project spend with hints of large legal fees and a proposed aquatics center.
A brief note discusses bipolar affective disorder and clarifies that hospitalization is rare and episodes may be years apart. It argues against equating mental illness with a simple chemical imbalance and emphasizes biologic therapies while preserving patient variability.
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