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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1998
Page
4
The Gazette editorial argues against restoring school corporal punishment, warning of liability and home discipline gaps. It notes Branstad’s repealing vote, frames early childhood education as incompatible with revived spanking, and calls to focus on constructive discipline over punitive measures.
Time magazine examines Mary Kay LeTourneau's case linking her acts to possible bipolar disorder. It questions treatment in prison and whether mental illness excuses crime while stressing the boy’s protection and public concern over the scandal.
A former Nixon insider argues parallels between Watergate and the Clinton Starr saga. He notes plans to delay action on Archibald Cox, then attack him to shift focus from Nixon to the independent counsel and a perceived crisis. The piece cites interviews with Strober and reflects on law, tapes, and accountability.
Readers argue the Bever Park Zoo is sufficient and oppose funding a new wildlife park. They claim tax dollars should target streets and housing, question operating costs, and warn the zoo would harm local natural resources and labor recruitment. Names Laurie Crawford Stone Sarah Ordover Jay Stolba appear in letters.
A citizen argues against reinstating the death penalty in Iowa, citing its impact on public safety and ethics. The piece asserts non death penalty states have lower homicide rates, and life imprisonment is more humane and less violent than execution. It calls for keeping murderers imprisoned for life.
The Gazette requests letters up to 300 words and requires name, street address, and daytime phone. Only name and hometown will appear with the letter. Provide address to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 by mail or use FAX 398-5846 or email gazette fylowa.infi.net.
A letter clarifies that the syndicated Drive-Thru Gourmet review referred to a K-Mart Little Caesars and noted limited crusts and toppings. The Cedar Rapids and Iowa City locations offer three crust types and thirteen toppings, aiming to correct reader confusion from last Friday’s Weekend piece.
A reflective column examines when to use fewer versus less, citing AP guidance and examples about poverty rate headlines and supermarket signs. It references Mary Alice Ericson and Louise White, discusses Lee Brown as drug czar, and questions headline phrasing and terminology.
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