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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 2002

Page

4

Gazettes leadership and key executives listed

The document names Joe Hladky as Chairman and Publisher Chuck Peters as President and Chief Operating Officer and Ken Slaughter as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Editorial on FBI leaks and wrongful accusations in high profile cases

The piece argues the FBI leaks harm suspects such as Richard Jewell Wen Ho Lee and Steven Hatfill. It notes media repetition of past mistakes and urges caution until proven guilty while condemning the damage to individuals’ reputations and careers.

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The Gazette Letters Policy for Submissions

The Gazette invites letters and guest columns while noting not all can be printed. Most letters address public business and may be edited. Writers must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number. addresses are not published. anonymous letters are not accepted.

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Bluestem landfill dispute prompts call to dissolve agency

Readers attack Bluestem Solid Waste Agency over repeated landfill decisions in Linn County Iowa. The letter cites 1999 land purchase near three million dollars, failed land use plans, and a proposed joint option with GRRWA to keep fees in state while sharing costs. It argues for careful review and dissolution if needed.

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Prescription costs drive Iowa debate over drug prices

Gov. Tom Vilsack criticizes drug companies for limited action under the Iowa Priority Program as Iowans face rising prescription prices. The Aug. 12 Gazette editorial questions patient choices amid high costs and patents, noting sticker shock affects families beyond seniors and urging steps toward relief.

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Parents protest Bush tax funded flier on child safety

Betty Dale of Cedar Rapids criticize President Bush for using tax dollars to print a brochure guiding parents on child protection. She calls it a political ploy and argues funds should instead press the judiciary to keep offenders off the streets for a safer America.

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Revival prospects for rural towns challenged by Kotkin critique

Norman Luxenburg of Iowa City summarizes criticisms of Joel Kotkin's view on rural decline. He cites historical farm and labor trends, dependence on subsidies, and the long-term shift to urban centers, noting revival hinges on new opportunities and sustained local energy.

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A-bomb debates and Nobel timing echo in a reader letter

A 70th birthday August reflection questions the 1945 A-bomb claims. The writer cites Dirac and Lawrence birthdates, recalls a 1946 Popular Science letter about magnetic video records, and notes Harold Urey’s critique of destroying cyclotrons used for peaceful research.

Paul Dirac Ernest Lawrence Japan Germany Popular Science Harold Urey Urey United States

Junior Achievement Promotes Integrity in Business Education

JA highlights its 83 year mission teaching youth success in a free enterprise system. It emphasizes integrity respect and excellence as core values guiding students through K-12 programs and connecting role models to teach the economics of life. Visit www ja.org to learn how to get involved.

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Mark Bowden Jerry Elsen Dave Storey Scott Swenson Peg Schmitz Vicki Pruess Clarence Gov. Vilsack Naaggam Betty Dale Norman Luxenburg Iowa City Purdue University University of Iowa
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