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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1999
Page
7
Allen Fisher voices frustration at the Cedar Rapids school board plan to increase early dismissal days for next year. He questions the impact on working parents and argues for clearer use of extra time for teacher training.
Paul A. Smith of Cedar Rapids argues that the new millennium in Iowa requires peacemakers who promote gentle politics and cooperation. He criticizes self righteous leaders and urges readers to caucus for a candidate who embodies restraint and inclusivity.
Readers urged to press senators and representatives to amend Section 415 of the IRS tax code arguing it caps pension benefits and harms multi employer funds. The piece cautions that lawmakers previously failed to pass reform and emphasizes protecting retirement security.
A letter urges calm as Swisher voters prepare to decide February ninth on a municipal water bond. The writer compares city water costs to private well operation, cites insurance impacts, and argues the bond is an investment to delay future pollution-driven municipalization. The piece cautions against inflamed rhetoric and favors fact based discussion.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns but not all will run. Submissions address public business and may be edited. Include writer's full name signature full street address and daytime phone number. Anonymous letters are not accepted. Limit 300 words per letter and one per writer every 30 days.
A letter expresses shock at Serb killings and calls for strict abortion limits. It questions why 35 million abortions are not as protested as war crimes, urges legal changes, and opposes violence while criticizing funding for clinics.
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