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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1995
Page
4
The FDA proposes giving patients easy to understand information on how to take prescribed medicines and possible side effects. The program is voluntary now, with a 2000 goal and potential mandates if pharmacists do not comply.
Health experts in the Russian Federation report a four year drop in male life expectancy from 65.5 to 57.3, worse than India and Egypt, with alcohol, mood, and pollution cited as factors. The decline signals a troubling trend with global implications.
A Washington Post column compares Jackie Robinson and Shannon Faulkner, praising Robinson's preparation and resilience while examining Faulkner's decision to quit The Citadel. The piece argues pioneers must be ready for the hardships and the public scrutiny that follows.
A letter writer recounts voting for Alan Keyes in the Ames Straw Poll on Aug 19 and notes Keyes finished fifth without campaign support. The writer cites uneven coverage, arguing Keyes outpolled the bottom four finishers yet received little mention while other candidates are repeatedly named.
Iowa City reader Martin Jenni criticizes the August 21 front page for displaying a color photo of gun-toting cowboys amid dead bodies while a separate 3A story covers a 10 year old girl shooting her 3 year old brother. He fears such media violence could inspire real harm to children.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Include full name, address, and daytime phone. no anonymity. Letters must be 300 words max, with one letter per writer every 0 days. Editing is possible and material cannot be returned.
Marvin C. Davidson of Cedar Rapids writes to complain about leaning flagpoles in front of Linn County’s Third Avenue building and urges timely repairs to show respect for veterans and government landmarks. He notes his WWII veteran status and aging health while hoping for correction before his passing.
A reader recalls Bob Woolstrich who built Bob's Meat Market in Walford and later the transfer to Glenn Selzer in Fairfax. The letter honors Bob's life, teaching, and his impact on a 50 mile network of customers, urging readers to remember the real owner when seeing the sign.
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