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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1998
Page
4
Joe Hladley serves as President and Publisher with Ken Slaughter as Vice President and Treasurer Dale Larson as Vice President and General Manager and Mark Bowden as Managing Editor.
Cedar Rapids considers a historic preservation ordinance to identify and protect key buildings and neighborhoods. The measure would require a certificate of appropriateness for exterior work in proposed districts, with owner approval before district designation and interior work unaffected. Critics fear overreach and possible urban sprawl, while supporters cite potential value for preservation and property markets.
Nicholas Von Hoffman criticizes the House Judiciary Committee for continuing impeachment proceedings after years and questions leaders and witnesses. He argues both parties misuse power, recalls historic frames and suggests stripping Clinton of Capitol access as a sanction.
Patricia A. Forkan argues for a Santa redesign away from fur toward synthetic and evolutionary fur alternatives. The Humane Society of the United States collaborates with designer Oleg Cassini on a red full-length coat and green trimmed cap. Posters will appear in New York and Los Angeles this season.
Tony Staab of Cedar Rapids questions a December editorial on Iowa basketball fans laughing at a referee's pratfall. He mocks serious editorial tone and suggests lightening up with satire and jokes from classic comics.
Bruce Koerber argues that applying natural science methods to human education is flawed. He contends education must use subjective social science to honor the human soul and individual differences, resisting data driven mandates that reduce children to measurements.
Bert Miller of Masonville argues that U S government actions erode constitutional rights, comparing them to Soviet and Nazi regimes. He cites background checks on firearm purchases as a step toward confiscation and urges voting and public outcry to oppose socialism.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Writers must include name street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown will be printed. Mailing address Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Fax 319 398 5846. Email gazette fyiowa.com.
The governor argues state surplus should reduce property taxes by funding stadium and City Hall work in Cedar Rapids. Kopet suggests shoveling surplus to avoid tax hikes for local homeowners.
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