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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1995
Page
132
Jerry Elsen serves as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Mark Bowden is listed as Managing Editor. The note identifies two key newsroom leaders and their roles within the editorial team.
The editorial praises the Clean Air Act as a balance between economic growth and public health, noting Muskie’s defense of the 1970 law. It recalls past pollution problems in Los Angeles and Pueblo, the spread of scrubbers, and rewards for Cedar Rapids, Linn County health efforts, while stressing ongoing reform and renewed commitment.
CBC will drop U.S. prime-time shows next year to focus on Canadian content and children’s programming. Evening viewers lose shows like Central Park West Fresh Prince of Bel Air The Nanny and Can t Hurry Love while U.S. programs remain daytime on CBC and on private channels. Iowa Public Television airs The New Red Green Show at about 1030 p.m. offering gentle escapist humor as a contrast to U.S. vulgarity.
The piece argues President Clinton bears moral and political risk for sending troops to Bosnia. It contrasts Bosnia with Vietnam, cites historical U.S. wars and costs, and warns Congress to set clear withdrawal goals. It critiques public support dynamics and public figures who question intervention.
William Bleeker of Iowa City notes disheartening gaps in the Queen's Parliament opening speech. He links British policy omissions to wider global trends, criticizing privatization, inequality, homelessness, and civil liberties erosion while urging US media to scrutinize leadership similarly.
A warning describes tilt-bed trucks as a hidden threat with unsafe bumpers. It cautions drivers and passengers about potential underbody injuries and urges inventors to design a safer bumper to prevent ghastly accidents.
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns on public matters. Submissions may be edited and not returned. Include daytime phone number and full name, address, and phone. online names are insufficient. Mail Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazette infi net or Gazette Net on Flowa 368 8800.
Leonard Pitts Jr. reflects on racial profiling and self defeating generalizations about young black men. He recalls overheard prejudices and encounters with cops, urging individuals to resist stereotypes, think critically, and uphold dignity despite biased treatment.
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