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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 2000
Page
4
Joe Hladley serves as President and Publisher while Chuck Peters is Vice President and COO. Ken Slaughter holds the role of Vice President and CFO. Dale Larson is Vice President for Newspaper and Magazine Publishing. Jerry Elsen is Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman, with Mark Bowden as Managing Editor.
The editorial questions Iowa state Sen. Mary Lundby’s plan to penalize road rage with fines from 250 to 1500 dollars, license suspension, and driver re education. It argues existing laws already cover aggressive driving and wonders if new measures will curb such behavior.
The Sunday Times reports the Defense Department may hire celebrities to boost recruiting as job competition rises and Army quotas lag. Secretary Cohen says celebrities have been asked, with Julia Roberts and Tom Cruise named among others, but stars show little enthusiasm.
Edna Carpenter Booker reflects on Punxsutawney Phil and Iowa City groundhogs as a quirky weather forecast topic. The piece explores public fascination, the ritual sunrise ceremony, and neighbors trapping or feeding wildlife while noting media voices and seasonal hopes.
Lauren Wolcott of Cedar Rapids criticizes censorship opponents of overpopulation ads and argues that China’s history shows cycles of population growth driven by militarists and religionists. She warns mass immigration would strain resources and suggests drastic solutions by hostile environmentalists and abortion advocates.
The speaker attacks GOP leaders for attacking Democrats and a draft dodger claim. He argues Republicans should not push 12 years of service and urges voting for a veteran and war hero, citing Richard L. Peick, U.S. Navy veteran.
The Gazette outlines submission rules for letters and guest columns. Writers must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number. No anonymous letters. limit 300 words per letter and one letter per writer every 30 days. Column length under 700 words. address and contact details provided.
A call to address legislative imbalance argues 25 percent of Iowans elect 66 percent of lawmakers and urges census accuracy to ensure a representative Legislature aligning urban and farm-to-market funding with 21st century needs. Speaker: David R. Webster.
The reader critiques a Gazette review of the Cedar Rapids Symphony dated January 24, noting misuses such as light violins and a mischaracterized Sibelius Violin Concerto as a solo piece. The piece highlights Stravinsky Rite of Spring and urges a qualified professional review to support the orchestra and conductor.
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