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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1992
Page
4
Critics argue that pervasive press access harms the story and public figures. The piece calls for restrained reporting by both media and those they cover, noting the risks of living in a world of constant cameras and relentless questions.
The editorial urges Bob Packwood to resign or face recall after admitting boorish behavior toward women. It compares ethics scrutiny to a first public harassment probe and questions whether a senator can meet decorum standards, proposing a recall if he won’t resign.
Iowa's counties show wide dropout disparities among the eight largest districts. Johnson County records 1.1 percent, Linn 1.3 percent, while Black Hawk tops at 6.4 percent. Polk and Scott counties report 4.7 and 4.6 percent respectively, with rural counties often higher. Cedar Rapids and Iowa City schools appear to be performing better overall.
A reader laments Santa outselling Jesus during Christmas. The letter urges focus on the nativity and the star guiding the wise men, recalling the Bethlehem birth and the prophecy of Emmanuel. Bruce Needham signs from 120 Simpson St. SW.
Letter criticizes City Transit Manager Bill Hoekstra for prioritizing taxi fares over transit issues while praising drivers. The writer recounts a leaking bus and windshield wiper stops during rain, notes poor maintenance, and urges Hoekstra to value riders’ needs as drivers do.
Methwick Community has earned accreditation from the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission, the first and only Iowa retirement community to receive the honor. The award covers a five year period from October 1992 to October 1997. Robert W. and Ethel B. Hadley reside at 1300 13th St NW B201.
The Theatre Cedar Rapids donation drive for Inn Circle collected mittens coats food items games diapers and toys from attendees of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. The gifts were forwarded to Inn Circle to aid homeless women with children or who are pregnant. Jake Stigers marketing coordinator TCR Volunteer Board
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy nor assign value to reader opinions in letters. It invites corrections or contradictions from readers and promises equal opportunity for publication of responses.
A commentary honors Bill of Rights Day by recalling Dec 15 1791 and the ten amendments. It emphasizes protecting individual rights from majority rule and government overreach, noting how an independent judiciary guards freedoms and invites family discussion on living without constitutional protections.
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