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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1996
Page
4
A journalist responds to Minister Louis Farrakhan at the National Association of Black Journalists convention. The writer argues black journalists push for inclusion and critique strict groupthink, citing the Million Man March and personal heritage. He asks how one defines black in politics, culture, and relationships.
The Gazette editorial praises the city and its Building Department for addressing contractor faults during the 1993 floods, but a Scott County jury awarded 405,380 to Cedar Rapids Basement Waterproofing and Home Services Inc. The piece urges an appeal, arguing the verdict undermines protections for homeowners and business owners against faulty workmanship. It notes the city’s role and calls for reversal.
A reader rebukes evangelical efforts to convert Jews. The letter cites John 14 6 and Mark 7 to argue Jesus welcomed Gentiles, while Paul’s view in Romans supports two covenants. It urges Christians to preach to those who do not know God.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires the writer’s name street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown will be published. submit to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or via FAX 398-5846 or email gazette fyiowa.infi.net.
The losing lawyer in a slander suit calls the $405,380 verdict chilling for public employees shielding citizens. Critics note prior cases where threats of litigation chilled citizen petitions, including Hiawatha Elementary parental complaints, raising questions about free speech and government accountability.
Cedar Rapids commentator Robert M L Johnson argues for fair public pay tied to private sector standards while urging accountability and published total compensation data for all city, school, and county employees. He notes tuition and inflation concerns and questions tax dollar impact.
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