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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1994
Page
6
Dale Larson serves as Vice President and General Manager while Jerry Elsen is Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Mark Bowden holds the position of Managing Editor.
Cedar Rapids police face a moral dilemma as a Kansas City supplier offers to swap 235 Glock handguns forgo night sight replacements and resell the used guns. Critics warn magazines exceed the new 10 round limit and could end up elsewhere, risking public safety.
The U S House plans to end members personal use of frequent-flier miles from government trips. Senators’ miles already go to government travel and credits from federal employees flights. House members will lose the perk next month after a 20/20 reveal tied Newt Gingrich to the perk and a prior House ban was dropped.
A columnist riffs on botched wording and ambiguous phrasing in headlines and quotes. Examples include misordered title fragments, misleading medical instructions, and awkward sentences that blur meaning.
An opinion column laments violence in media and on screen while questioning public gullibility. The writer recalls smoking ads, cites a New York Times piece on television and youth violence, and asks if society is simply stupid. The piece weighs media influence and personal responsibility.
Illinois retirees Philip J. and Lois A. DiPaolo of Decorah express frustration that Iowa taxes their Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension this year. They argue the pension was earned in Illinois and is not taxed there, call for tax reform and fairness, and request coverage on out of state pensions.
The speaker blasts Gingrich and Republicans accusing them of advocating harmful policies to “institutionalize” the poor and target Democratic voters. The tirade paints a picture of greed cruelty and public disdain as the rise of Gingrich exposes GOP stances.
A grateful couple, Ed and Arlene Novak of Marion, praise police officer Joseph Schmitz for locating 5 month old Amanda alone in an apartment and ensuring her safety. The community lauds the officer’s quick, decisive action.
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns but notes not all can be printed. Submissions must include the writer’s full name signature full street address and daytime phone number. No anonymous letters. 300 word limit. one letter per writer every 1 days. column length up to 700 words. contact details provided for submission via mail fax or email.
The writer questions why Capitol Police shot a knife wielder near the White House on December 22 instead of using tear gas observed during visits to Washington. The letter hints at homelessness and uncertain motives, signed by Francis J. Kahle of Norway.
A St Peters Missouri family traveling to Minnesota thanks Iowa strangers who assisted after a Thanksgiving morning car breakdown on I-380 North Liberty. Tony Green provided rides and guidance, with help from Fairfield Inn staff Hy-Vee Collins Road Zimmerman Ford Rick Moses and Colleen Anfinson. They praise Cedar Rapids hospitality and the generosity of local people.
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