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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1998
Page
5
The paper led since 1883 names Joe Hladley as President and Publisher Ken Slaughter as Vice President and Treasurer Dale Larson as Vice President and General Manager Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Mark Bowden as Managing Editor is identified.
Albert City volunteers collected to cover a $750 OSHA fine after an April 9 explosion killed two firefighters. State official Byron Orton visited, apologized, and announced a policy to apply fines from volunteer departments to training, not cash. The move aims for balance between IOSHA safety rules and volunteer service.
Controversy over Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt's May delisting proposals includes claims by Rep. Don Young that several listed species are extinct or not distinct. The piece notes five proposed upgrades may be extinct and cites broader funding and policy questions surrounding the act.
The piece lauds Justice Antonin Scalia while condemning the independent counsel law as a threat to presidential governance. It cites editorials and quotes from Benjamin Wittes and New York Times observers, noting Kennedy Starr and Lawrence Walsh critics and urging retention of the law beyond its expiry.
A reader criticizes Clinton coverage and GOP tactics while condemning Starr and Reno actions. The letter laments negative politics, notes Ken Starr leaks, and mocks Hollywood involvement in the Clinton affair. John Doe signs, Iowa City reader.
Voters urged to examine candidates’ qualifications for Cedar Rapids Community Schools board. Rosanne Freeburg promotes transparency, building-based accountability, and reduced administration costs while detailing meetings, a campaign page, and access to salary data for the 1997-98 year.
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions may be edited and cannot be returned. Include writer’s full name signature street address and daytime phone number. addresses are not published. Mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazette fyiowa com with full details.
A reader from Ames condemns a Tuesday Ramblin column about a 16 year old Eastern Iowa model as one sided and harmful. He argues media coverage reinforces dangerous body ideals and worsens anorexia and bulimia. He urges more responsible treatment in the future.
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