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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1992
Page
4
Leila Gorchev argues that Disney’s Aladdin challenges stereotypes by presenting Arab characters with agency and mixed accents while warning against persistent prejudice. She urges all-American heroes who proudly reflect Arab heritage and advocates balanced representation.
The editorial cautions that President Bush's Christmas Eve pardons of six Iran Contra figures risk harming his legacy and draw renewed scrutiny to the Office of Independent Counsel and Lawrence Walsh. It notes Weinberger and others face related probes, and questions Reagan and Bush knowledge of arms for hostages dealings.
The article laments federal and state income tax forms mailing right after the holidays. It notes mail-delivery strain as tax season begins, with Iowa and other states preparing forms for residents and Uncle Sam's own via Washington. Postal workers face busy days, contrasting with the festive season sentiment.
A reader criticizes the Gazette for publishing editorial cartoons mocking the Catholic Church for two days. The letter argues a double standard versus other religions and urges action and contact with the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights.
Judy Brookhaus thanks residents of Iowa City Coralville and nearby towns for outdoor Christmas decorations that brighten the season and bring joy to many each year. She expresses appreciation for the time effort and cost involved in making the holidays delightful.
A resident alleges the city overpaid the secretary to the mayor after Don Canney’s term ended. He claims the position was unnecessary during the interim and seeks a $5,149.20 wage correction funded by a pay cut for Finance Commissioner Lyle Hanson, urging Mayor Larry Serbousek to address the issue.
A letter from Glen H. Svoboda of Mechanicsville laments a poor year for farmers. It cites grain lobbyists pressing for more harvested acres, delayed planting due to rains, drought, late harvest, and low test weights. The writer thanks farmers for their work and questions fair prices.
A concise guide for writers detailing that letters may be shortened and edited, not published anonymously, require the writer’s name street address and signature, a nonpublished phone number for authentication, and a 300 word limit. Emphasizes issues over personalities and public business, limits on thank you notes, no poetry, one letter per writer every 30 days.
Letter expresses opposition to Hy Vee plans to buy or option four houses on Johnson Avenue to expand. The author notes vacant homes and values between 35 000 and 70 000 dollars in a fine Cedar Rapids neighborhood and questions zoning rules for large commercial developments.
The author explores unfamiliar terms epigone and hagiography citing Schweitzer and a sports editor’s note. He notes words like gumbo limbo of Bantu origin and reflects on the vast 2,700 global languages while humorously admitting ignorance and urging curiosity.
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