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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 2002
Page
4
The editorial warns Bush’s proposal to allow private accounts could damage Republican standing as Wall Street volatility alarms the public. It notes early GOP support fading, cites a 65 percent NPR poll favoring investment, and argues long term gains exist but politics will hinder debate.
A Pittsburgh debate pits a newspaper grammar columnist against a linguistics professor over pluralizing E mail. The professor argues it is now a normal noun with a plural form and even a verb, while critics note ize affixes create questionable coinages and deserve skepticism.
Tom Donelson argues that advertising lowers prices by spreading fixed costs, increasing competition, and educating consumers. He cites GM and Wal‑Mart spending, argues government restrictions raise prices, and asserts advertising enables broader access to goods including drugs and electronics.
A reader Francis C. Gillon of Cedar Rapids submits a patriotic pledge text from memory stating allegiance to the flag and to the Republic with liberty and justice for all. The letter frames a traditional civic expression.
Irvin L Schau asks why the University of Iowa does not charge foreign students expenses like American citizens. He calls for a simple policy change addressing tuition and fees for international students.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words with full name address and daytime phone required. Only name and hometown print. one letter per writer every 30 days. All letters may be edited. no anonymity accepted. contact details provided for verification.
A reader condemns aggressive campaign ads against Gov. Tom Vilsack, describing them as false and vicious. One commercial shows a man tossing money bags into a truck, insinuating a link to the governor, which the writer calls a low and disgraceful tactic. The piece urges support for a peaceful, decent leader.
A set of letters from July 12 argues against a July 9 critic who claimed teachers are not under hardship. The letters contend raises are funded by firing 20 Cedar Rapids teachers, defend summer pay, discuss workload, extracurricular duties, and call for pay for teaching not lounging in summer.
The Highway 100 extension now stands at 95.3 million with potential 10 million for Alliant Energy line upgrades and additional funds for environmental mitigation and a dangerous tri level interchange. IDOT eyed value engineering options like granular shoulders and building over Edgewood Road, warning safety could be affected. Project may reach 100 to 130 million, raising questions about tax dollars and traffic impact on Collins Road. David A. Elderkin.
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