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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 2003
Page
4
Mark Bowden, Editor Doug Neumann, Opinion Page Editor and Editorial Board Chairman Dave Storey, Vice President, Advertising Scott Swenson, Circulation Director Peg Schmitz, Vice President.
Iowa reads programs spark shared discussion on local issues and literature. Cedar Rapids hosts CR Reads using Plainsong and Peace Like a River to explore teen pregnancy, single parenting, elderly isolation, and community values. Plans include inviting author Leif Enger and a June 9 library discussion.
An editorial in the Detroit Free Press argues NATO must support Turkey amid Iraq tensions. It criticizes France Germany and Belgium for not backing Turkey and warns of broader instability if the alliance fails to act. It urges a united NATO show of force or strong UN diplomacy to protect NATO members and deter Saddam Hussein and al Qaida.
The piece weighs potential candidates Bob Graham and Gary Hart as front-runners and contingents amid others like Dennis Kucinich Carol Moseley Braun Wesley Clark Joe Biden Chris Dodd and John Kerry. It notes Graham recovering from heart surgery may face Iowa New Hampshire challenges while Hart faces public skepticism over past scandals.
Local Iowans owning two Amana Colonies restaurants argue against lowering the legal driving BAC to 0.08 percent. They warn of jail crowding, staffing strain, higher dram shop insurance, and reduced liquor sales hurting tourism and tax revenue. They urge lawmakers to consider alternatives and oppose further cuts to state rights.
The Gazette invites reader letters up to 300 words. Include name and street address with daytime phone. only name and hometown run. Send to Letters to the Editor Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Fax 319 398 5846. Email editorial gazettecommunications.com.
The letter argues against guilt tactics in anti SUV campaigns and urges conservatives and others to reduce fuel use. It contends oil consumption drives global warming and that driving larger vehicles harms the environment we value for future generations.
The text explains flag display guidelines from a Disabled American Veterans brochure. It notes stars face the top on public display when the flag is vertical or horizontal and cautions against using the flag as apparel or drapery, while observing frequent violations.
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