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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1998
Page
4
Dale Larson steps aside as President and Treasurer with Jerry Elsen becoming General Manager and Editor of Editorial Pages. Editorial Board Chairman is Mark Bowden, while Bowden remains Managing Editor.
The Iowa General Assemblylikely faces renewed debate after federal judge Robert Pratt ruled the ban unconstitutional citing vagueness and privacy rights. Advocates plan a reworded bill. supporters expect passage again amid heated, lengthy contention. Gov Branstad backed the ban. Gov elect Vilsack also voted yes previously. The issue remains deeply divisive.
Cold exposure last week turned most eating oranges into slush across the nation. Signs of recovery may salvage juice crops as temperatures rise, but farmers face heavy losses. Prices could double or triple from 39 cents to 49 cents per pound, with some forecasts above $1 per pound. Supply will shrink but not vanish. expect fewer oranges on shelves soon.
Hamza Sharif Omar, an American-born Muslim and liaison to the Iowa City school system, condemns Desert Fox as aggressive and immoral. He argues sanctions kill Iraqi civilians, urges end to bombs, and calls U S policy hypocritical amid Ramadan and UN scrutiny.
Julia Vitullo-Martin chronicles the rise of First Night celebrations in nearly 200 U S and Canadian cities. The alcohol free, affordable, family friendly programs began in Boston in 1976 and expanded to attract millions, financed by local sponsors and featuring diverse cultural acts and performances.
The piece mocks 1998 as a watershed year of scandal and media excess. It highlights Monica Lewinsky, Starr reports, and the era of tabloid reach while noting political figures and media shifts. It also references cultural topics, public figures, and media satire from Ken Starr to Monica and Hillary.
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