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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1996
Page
4
The Iowa lawmaker Ross Lightfoot advocates tougher counterterrorism and data gathering while resisting broad wiretap powers. He supports identifying terrorists and monitoring suspects but warns against eroding individual privacy and complains of overreach in electronic eavesdropping after the Atlanta bombing.
The piece ridicules Washington D C officials for opposing Congress proposed 59 million cut to their 1997 budget while claiming a nearly 500 million deficit this year and a goal of a 5 million surplus by 2000. It notes DC population decline and contrasts with Iowa and jokes about statehood.
A light hearted Cedar Rapids west side discussion floated secession proposing to fund needs via non resident fees at the airport and landfill. The group noted assets including industry water plant landfill airport central fire station park system Czech museum mall and a National Guard armory but deemed it a potential nasty battle. Recent postal and city decisions to favor east side ended the talk.
A guest column recalls east and west side divides over address changes and rezoning. The writer notes concerns about property values and distrust of decisions, cites Cedar River ideas, and urges a peaceful approach while mentioning retiree James R. Kane of Cedar Rapids after 34 years with the Postal Service.
A Iowa legislator, as CPS, argues against permissive views on drugs and urges stronger consequences for users and pushers. He cites debates on drug testing, loan withholdings, and rising youth drug use, stressing marijuana potency and cheap meth and LSD prices.
Clement H. Lynch argues that Bob Dole's proposal of a $600 billion tax cut would largely benefit the wealthy, increase the national debt, and repeat the 1980s fiscal pattern. He questions the efficacy of tax cuts to spur growth and warns about burden on future generations.
Ralph H. Palmer of Cedar Rapids promotes Mike Dulaney as the friendly, listener focused choice for Linn County Board of Supervisors. The plea highlights Dulaney’s business experience, a fiscal approach to waste disposal and roads, family values, and a plan for holding parents financially accountable regarding juvenile detention.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions in letters. It allows readers to publish corrections or contradictions in equal opportunity for publication.
The Gazette invites public letters and guest columns subject to editing. Submissions must include full name, signature, street address and daytime phone number, no anonymous letters. Limit about 300 words for letters and one letter per writer every 30 days.
Joyce Jacobsen of Cedar Rapids defends Olestra, praising its low calories and taste while opposing perceived minority backlash. She argues common sense supports personal choice and notes few ill effects among many testers, urging freedom to decide what to eat.
Reader letters urge action on the Cedar River Front Development Plan criticizing wide brown dead zones from seasonal spraying. The writer calls for accountability, river health, and better maintenance to restore green habitat along the Cedar River in Cedar Rapids.
Cindy J. Dvorak praises Torchlight Theatrics for outdoor Medea at Brucemore calling it extraordinary and promising next summer’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. She asks for a lawn spot and enjoys the natural setting over traditional theater.
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