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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1996
Page
4
Mark Bowden, editorial board chairman and managing editor, steps into a leadership transition at Oak Stow Bureau. The notice outlines a shift in responsibilities and future direction for the newsroom.
The Gazette editorial discusses Cedar Rapids March 12 votes on home rule charter forms, noting the ballot will not use strong mayor. It explains three forms commission, council manager at large, and home rule charter hybrid, and praises fair, informative voter education. The piece calls for civil, thorough discussion and previews future letters and commentary.
The Travel section notes Iowa born William F. Cody Buffalo Bill Cody June 26 1846 150th birthday. It argues Iowa should raise Buffalo Bill memory with a Bisentennial mark to honor his Scott County birth and celebrate the 100th founding of the city and 2046 Iowa 200th anniversary.
The piece argues American jails are overcrowded with rising costs and high incarceration rates, blaming politicians and judges for tough on crime rhetoric. It cites state priorities, court rulings, and political stances from Pataki to Moynihan, contrasting with regimes like China and North Korea as models.
A reader-letter summary praising Senator Dole as strong Republican nominee and endorsing Alan Keyes for moral leadership. Voters emphasize education, family values, and restoring national virtues while critiquing Liberal policies and campaign tactics. Citizens reference Steve Forbes, Lamar Alexander, and local educators.
Leo Boddicker of Newhall argues a flat tax is unworkable due to required exemptions for business and self employed activity. He urges inheritance tax abolition and proposes phased capital gains relief, plus a new 2 percent surtax on high incomes to fund deficit reduction and spur growth.
The Gazette accepts public business letters and guest columns up to 300 words, with a 700 word column limit. Writers must include full name signature address and daytime phone number. anonymous submissions are not printed. Contact Cedar Rapids Gazette for submission details by mail fax or email.
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