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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1997
Page
4
Joe Hladley serves as President and Publisher while Ken Slaughter is Vice President and Treasurer Dale Larson holds the Vice President and General Manager role Jerry Elsen heads Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Mark Bowden is Managing Editor The fragment outlines top newsroom leadership positions and titles.
Senator Fred Thompson of Tennessee commands the Senate inquiry into 1993 Clinton administration and DNC campaign finance improprieties. The former Watergate counsel seeks a $6.5 million budget and vows full disclosure with firm, no-dribs approach.
The president and first lady ordered a large tax funded data system to track up to 350000 people including donors and campaign workers. A former official says the system was used to identify likely donors while a White House spokesman says it was only a social calendar.
A legislator introduces a resolution to make square dance the official Iowa state folk dance as the House State Government Committee takes up the measure. The piece notes Iowa already has state symbols and jokes about shortening a long session and avoiding cultural debates.
Paul Elliott Dahl argues that biblical passages are misused to justify capital punishment. He notes Old Testament allowances and the commandment not to murder, disputes Paul’s Roman and Galatian references, emphasizes Christ’s atonement, and urges mercy over state executions. He cites Deuteronomy law context and calls for redemption over vengeance.
A Cedar Rapids crossing guard urges motorists to yield to pedestrians in school zones amid snow and ice. She notes long waits at unguarded crosswalks and safety gaps at walk signals, urging parents to teach safe crossing and drivers to slow down.
Cedar Rapids Washington High School drama led by Mike Cervantes and Bill Lammers earned international notice by being chosen for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. About 70 participants have paid deposits as fund-raising continues with Holiday Homes Tour and Madrigal Dinner amid sluggish private support.
David Hack, Kennedy High School drama director, invited one class each from Pierce Elementary to perform as munchkins and snowflakes in four shows. Four teachers donated extra time to supervise rehearsals and performances, with Pierce principal Becky DeWald praised for support. Parents thank Hack and cast for an entertaining production.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include full name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown appear with the letter. Mail Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or use fax 319 398 5846 or email artte t at infi net.
The Jan 25 article describes a scavenger who regularly takes items from others' homes. He has informal ties with officials and conducts casual excursions to gather artifacts. The property owner, appealing a city condemnation, is portrayed with anger and notoriety rather than as a clear victim.
Secretary of State Paul Pate clarifies he is not pushing or endorsing the proposal to close polling places at 8 p.m. He supports researching the issue with county election officials to assess voting rights impact and participation. Des Moines comments emphasize collaboration and caution on change.
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