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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1997
Page
4
Due Hladley is named President and Publisher, with Ken Slaughter as Vice President and Treasurer, Dale Larson as Vice President and General Manager, Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages, and Mark Bowden as Editorial Board Chairman and Managing Editor.
The article notes a Chicago sweep targeting gang activity with 200 subjects, 89 arrests and nine dead. It cites a 24 year old Chicagoan tied to the Gangster Disciples in Bloomington Normal and warns of cross state drug trades expanding toward Cedar Rapids and beyond. It emphasizes improved inter agency coordination and smarter criminal tactics.
The English Patient anchors the 1997 Oscar race with 12 nominations while Shine Secrets & Lies and Jerry Maguire join Best Picture contenders. Analysts note romance as a potential historic winner if the film triumphs on March 24, aligning with past love story Oscar history.
A Gazette reader chides the president and national policy, urging a focus on reading writing and arithmetic rather than extended schooling mandates and extra money. The letter calls for universal testing, local accountability, and returns to time proven fundamentals to improve actual learning.
A reader argues for a registry to shield private homes from police visits and outlines tiers of service including none and alternative responders. The piece satirically envisions waivers, exemptions, and self appointed protections, criticizing law enforcement intrusion and constitutional interpretation.
A Cedar Rapids reader questions university teaching metrics IFTE FCH SCH and a legislature inquiry while another writer asks how much control a lending institution executor has over a deceased's funeral wishes. Readers invited to share experiences and opinions.
Steven G. David recalls losing at a Meskwaki casino since 1993, facing a ban after a dispute at a blackjack table. He notes security removal, the casino’s mixed treatment of players, and his decision to quit to avoid a costly habit. He thanks the casino for the nudge. Cedar Rapids resident.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions in readers letters. It allows equal opportunity for publication of corrections and contradictions from other readers.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. All material is subject to editing and cannot be returned. Writers must include full name signature address and daytime phone. No anonymity. 300 word limit per letter, one per writer every 30 days. Column length about 700 words. Submission options include mail fax and email with full ID.
Cedar Rapids reader Gary Liedtke argues that Iowa lawmakers bear responsibility for insurance and title rules. He notes cars need no insurance yet face title scar costs after $3,000 damage, reducing vehicle value and monetary loss. He urges readers to pressure Des Moines elected representatives.
At WinterFest at Jones Park, children and adults built impressive snow sculptures including a bear a car and a pig plus castles. Viewers driving by on Sunday admired the work despite a poor day. Ozzie Hoffman Cedar Rapids.
Rhiannon Chastain Hall of Cedar Rapids, secretary of Iowans for the Prevention of Gun Violence, defends gun-safety measures against Ed Dolan's column arguing against stricter controls. She cites concerns over handgun murders, police fatalities, and international comparisons to urge reductions in gun deaths.
In Des Moines legislators weigh an official state dance amid jokes about square dance and polka. The piece rails at lawmakers focusing on cultural rules while youth favor modern dances and question bans on others. Donald A. King III of Cedar Rapids signs off with a playful jab.
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