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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1998
Page
4
The record lists key staff of a long established paper founded in 1883, naming Joe Hladley as President and Publisher, Ken Slaughter as VP and Treasurer, Dale Larson as VP and GM, Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages, Mark Bowden as Editorial Board Chairman, and a Managing Editor.
The Cedar Rapids Veterans Memorial Commission proposals to raise the levy on the Veterans Memorial Stadium and City Hall aim to fund upgrades including a new roof. If approved, the levy would rise from 16 to 64 cents per $1,000, adding about $2 million yearly, with possible private financing for a new stadium. Volunteers run Cedar Rapids Baseball Club and the Anaheim Angels provide some staff under a two year working agreement.
E L Stuempfig argues in favor of public support for non public schools citing 505 097 public pupils and 43 437 private pupils in Iowa. He lists per pupil costs 5037 for public 2500 K 8 and 4000 high school for private and asks for about 500 per child to aid poorer students and teacher salaries. He notes Iowa has an 800 million surplus and urges legislative approval and governor signing.
A reader argues that historical presidents faced scandals and accuses current Republicans of hypocrisy over personal indiscretions. The piece labels Rep. Dan Burton and Rep. Henry Hyde, cites multiple presidents, and questions the party's claimed values amid divorces and affairs.
Paul A. Smith of Cedar Rapids argues that religious and political leaders have misled voters with costly TV drama and control focused rhetoric. He urges voters to seek love and positive guidance for presidential candidates to understand voter choices.
The Gazette notes letters may include opinions not verified for accuracy and invites corrections or contradictions from readers for future publication. It states no value judgment is implied and all submissions seek equal opportunity to appear.
The writer recalls Seiferts as a valued community asset and credits the company with humility in seeking external help to save the business and jobs. They highlight Seiferts Never Fear Never Quit scholarship for women, which raised thousands for underprivileged women to pursue higher education, and express hope that the values of its former workers endure locally.
Audrey E. Rahn of Cedar Rapids criticizes hunting during fall, condemning reliance on camouflage and weapons. She denounces plans to add mourning doves to harvest and questions the morality of killing for sport and ego.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns with editorial oversight. Submit with full name signature street address and daytime phone. addresses not published. Limit 300 words per letter, one letter per writer every 30 days. Email or mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette.
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