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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1994
Page
5
Dale Larson serves as Vice President and General Manager while Kerry Elsen is Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Mark Bowden holds the role of Managing Editor in the newsroom leadership lineup.
Editorial notes fear of crime in Cedar Rapids and across the nation as gun violence rises in perception and policy. It cites polls and remarks by Iowa Senator Jack Rife and health officials on gun deaths, traffic comparisons, and the politics of crime bills and education priorities.
The Wall Street Journal sues for release of a government report on Vincent Foster's death and a photocopy of a torn note criticizing the media. It cites Park Service Police questions about Foster's body and discrepancies in revolver tests, amid White House and Clinton-era controversies.
The piece weighs whether U S growth in late 1993 signals a boom with GDP up 5.9 percent and December home sales strong, yet warns the Federal Reserve may slam on the brakes. It notes improving inflation, oil gluts, and a cautious view of monetary policy as seven long-term officials hold sway.
The writer praises Rep. Jim Leach for nonpartisan probes while criticizing his stance on Iran Contra and Whitewater. They urge independent counsel scrutiny, note Leach’s persistence on Clinton financial dealings, and call for public focus on character in politics across administrations.
Denise Leubka argues for directing REAP money to repair terraces waterways and other conservation structures to aid flood damaged farmers and improve water quality. She challenges Farm Bureau critics to offer positive, concrete solutions and warns against prioritizing recreation over environmental needs.
J. Whitworth of Victor ponders a 10 to 12 year horizon for mall shopping. He cites a U S News and World Report piece on TV shopping noting fast order fulfillment, inventory accuracy, and the likely spread of TV home marketing as Viacom or QVC pursue a Paramount buyout.
Deb Bailey of Cedar Rapids argues that parental notification for abortion is illogical and inconsistent with how medical decisions are handled for adult pregnant patients. She urges legislators to focus on relationship building rather than mandated involvement for young women seeking abortion.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or value judgments in letters. It invites corrections and contradictions from readers and provides equal opportunity for publication of any opposing views.
A discussion on what constitutes editorializing in reporting and the ethical line reporters tread. It notes examples from church noise complaints and network changes to illustrate subjective language versus factual reporting.
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