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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1997
Page
5
Joe Hladky serves as President and Publisher, Ken Slaughter as Vice President and Treasurer, Dale Larson as Vice President and General Manager, and Mark Bowden as Managing Editor.
The Gazette questions a Cedar Rapids eighth grade unit on London culture that used photocopies of nude mutilation photos from Jack the Ripper. A parent complaint halted the lesson after 21 years with calls to keep classroom materials age appropriate and focus on safer historical context.
The New York Times CBS News poll shows 46 percent favor an independent counsel and 49 percent oppose. Party lines show two thirds of Republicans support the move while two thirds of Democrats think investigations suffice, reflecting partisan divides in the Clinton era.
The piece credits George Mason as a principal designer of the Virginia Declaration of Rights and pivotal in pushing for a Bill of Rights. It outlines his influence on the federal constitution, Madison's initial stance, and Mason’s fear of strong central power. It notes his political life, family, and lasting impact on rights and liberty. Maggie Tinsman comments on preserving these liberties on Dec 15, ratification anniversary.
Julie Hackett of Cedar Rapids writes in defense of Betsy Wagner at Roosevelt, praising her open teaching style that uses historical stories like Jack the Ripper. She argues the lesson was educational, not offensive, and urges focusing on passionate teachers over single parental objections.
Janet Woods supports a Cedar Rapids study proposing a 22 to 1 ratio for kindergarten to third grade as cost effective and beneficial, arguing early intervention prevents long term disengagement and disruption. She thanks the committee and urges continued advocacy.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette outlines guidelines for letters and guest columns. Submissions must include full name, signature, street address and daytime phone number, with no anonymity. Letters up to 300 words are allowed, with space for editing and no return of material.
Dan Humpfer of Hiawatha urges new Boston Tea Party actions citing Stamp Act and Boston Tea Party as roots of rebellion. He invokes Jefferson and Washington while arguing income tax questions and government overreach.
Karen Torno argues against year round schooling claiming it may fail to improve retention and education quality. She calls for deeper, more challenging courses and preserving summer childhood while praising teachers and traditional schedules.
Reader complains that daily crossword puzzles have become less challenging. He cites recent Ettenson clues as too predictable and fears a shift toward easier grids to placate critics.
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