This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1994
Page
5
In Iowa City the conflict between an individual right to collect junk and neighbors’ right to a pleasant view surfaces again. A forthcoming city code update expands nuisance definitions to protect the general community, enabling action against junk in yards after Sept. 1.
Seattle’s Kingdome reveals cost cutting in a multi use indoor venue. Its crumbling ceiling prompts closure and repair, prompting a broader call to avoid shortcuts when planning sports facilities and to favor durable, open air options where suitable.
The Times White House piece argues Clinton blends campaigning with governing, likening his skill to Roosevelt and his teams to Carville's political operation. It cautions his transition from candidate to leader may be incomplete, with Watergate era parallels and a national mood of growing boredom.
A high school graduate notes July 30 column on RU-486 praising potential uses from shrinking fibroids to aiding births and possibly serving as an oral contraceptive. The writer urges balanced education and reference to supportive and opposing articles before forming opinions, signing Susan Bednar Cedar Rapids.
Dennis A. Wilcox argues the war on drugs mirrors the Salem witch hunts. He notes high marijuana experimentation among Americans under 50, questions punishment severity for pot offenses, and compares alcohol and tobacco deaths to marijuana. He warns future view of current drug policies as doomed.
Anita D. Schliemann of Cedar Rapids asserts that despite media attacks and pro abortin opponents, the pro life movement remains nonviolent and respectful of all human life while denouncing the killings as a deranged misuse of their cause.
Local No. 11 of the IAFF states unity with the public, acknowledges internal disputes with Fire Chief Brad Gorman, and reaffirms commitment to serving residents with professionalism despite internal turmoil. Rick Scofield, president, expresses that a small vocal group misrepresents the majority.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public matters. All material is subject to editing and cannot be returned. Writers must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number. addresses are not published. Limit is 300 words per letter and one letter per writer every 30 days. Address and contact details provided for submission.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.