Readers vent on language faults and word choices
Mount Vernon resident Helen Danforth vents disapproval of Medflus infestate California headline. Fort Atkinson's Ann Herold criticizes organizators and stagize. Marion's William King condemns use of kids for children citing goats in a 1986 Teacher of the Year remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Danforth
Mount Vernon
California
Ann Herold
Fort Atkinson
Jane Doe
Ruth Roe
Jane
Ruth
William King
Marion
Bill
Philip Morris campaign raises questions about Bill of Rights defense
The piece argues Philip Morris uses a high minded Bill of Rights campaign to shift focus from tobacco health harms. It notes lack of historical defense records, cites hearings, and suggests ads aim to boost brand image and align with constitutional ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Morris
Tobacco
National Archives
Tobacco Company
the American Civil Liberties Union
Tom Luken
Ohio
Texaco
Mobil Oil
Madison
U.S
Letters to the Gazette on spousal impoverishment bills
A reader challenges GOP reps Hanson McKean Lundby and Corbett over spousal impoverishment legislation. The letter notes SF 12 raised the level to 60 000 while SF 117 shows no Republican amendments to 40 000 and cites House voting to increase amounts before a budget issue halted the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson
McKean
Lundby
Corbett
Senate
Rep. McKean
House
Rep
Cedar Rapids Schools defend smoke free zones against Gazette critique
A reader commends Cedar Rapids Community School District for proposing smoke free zones and healthful school life. The letter rebukes The Gazette for biased coverage tied to tobacco ads and urges continued health education and anti smoking stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Gazette
First American Cancer Society 12 hour run nets big funds
Congratulations to Nick Gearhart and Dr. Jim Schuller for the first Amerian Cancer Society 12 hour run. Sponsors and volunteers should be proud as more than $25,000 was raised for the cause. Participants shared time and energy while the Coe facility was praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Gearhart
Jim Schuller
Amerian Cancer Society
Coe
Reader Questions Reagan Speech Fee at Hardee’s
Pat Williams of Marion questions a Gazette report that Hardee’s Corp paid former President Reagan $60,000 for an hour speech. He asks if the sum could aid conservation and higher wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardee’s Corp
Reagan
Community Letter Guidelines Require Anonymity and Verification
The notice outlines letter writing rules for public issuance, requesting concise issues over personalities. It specifies anonymous authors, required street address and signature, phone number for authentication, and a 300 word limit with monthly cadence. It emphasizes public business over private matters and disallows poetry.
Cedar Rapids tree planting push amid development worries
Citizens urge ordinance changes to protect trees amid Wal Mart permits delays and new construction in Cedar Rapids. They warn deforestation worsens climate, threatens aquifers, and urge action to preserve river bluffs and urban forests for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wal-Mart
Cedar Rapids
Blairs Ferry Road
Council Street
Westdale
Second Avenue
U.S
EPA
Prayer and protest urged over abortion in The Gazette
The Gazette letter writer advocates prayer and active stance against abortion, urging readers to pray daily for a change in the situation and for the hearts of pro abortion people, stressing love and compassion. The author links inactivity to guilt and calls for public prayer and action.
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Quail Hollow Rd
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