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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 2000
Page
4
The Gazette announces Mark Bowden as Executive Editor and Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages. Dave Storey becomes Editorial Board Chairman, with Scott Swenson as Vice President of Advertising and Peg Schmitz as Director of Operations.
The piece notes Senator Joseph Lieberman, a Connecticut Democrat, is the first Jew on a major party ticket. It discusses media focus on his Orthodoxy and Sabbath observance, the political impact of his religion, and backlash over anti Semitic remarks on Internet forums.
Letter writer urges Cedar Rapids voters to back a new Veterans Memorial Stadium and veterans levy. It argues current facility is outdated with poor handicapped access, cramped box seats, inadequate restrooms, and lacking staff space, and stresses maintaining a veterans memorial while keeping baseball magic in town.
A letter asks voters to back the proposed pool and stadium upgrades, praising Kernels sponsorships and stressing benefits to Cedar Rapids. It counters ALOT opposition, argues long-term quality of life, and warns of baseball leaving if funding fails. The writer cites community programs and local figures to rally support.
The piece argues Lieberman embodies a Jewish ethos shaping moral policy. It cites Orthodox peers, cites his abortion vote, and praises his National Prayer Breakfast address urging a national turning to God to guide social and humane legislation.
Edith Muth of Marion urges passage of the Born Alive Infants Protection Act to require medical care for infants born alive after abortion. She questions responsibility, funding, burial, and potential mistreatment while arguing for natural birth rights over incubator survival and assurances of civility.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number, but only your name and hometown will appear. Mail to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com.
Community members led by Gary Craig unite to revive the building cenotaph and its eternal flame, honoring all veterans and marking the restoration of a 46 year extinguished memorial.
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