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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1997
Page
4
The Gazette questions Five Seasons Transportation and Parking plan to spend 100000 on bus marketing. Proposals include news releases brochures and giveaways plus school visits and a 30th anniversary push. Critics cite limited impact and suggest radio TV ads and talks with Cedar Rapids Community Schools as alternatives.
Minnesota Governor Branstad says he is disappointed by Governor Carlson of Minnesota for labeling Des Moines as "dead" and for defending state tax support for a Twins stadium. Carlson argues the need to keep the Twin Cities vibrant through the project. Branstad notes Iowa’s generosity and references sparring over sports funding.
Citizens discuss whether taxpayers should fund an indoor ice arena or rely on private operators like existing roller rinks. Advocates note roller skating already serves hockey and artistic events regionally, with national championships in Des Moines this summer and local medals won by artists.
The notice states letters must be 300 words or less and require name street address and daytime phone number, with only name and hometown published. It provides address Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 plus FAX and email contacts for submission.
Alan L. Light in Iowa City laments the acquittal as jurors are praised for rejecting conspiracy theories and awarding a financial settlement to victims, arguing justice would have found Simpson guilty in the first trial and condemns his wealth.
A parent cites Iowa rules and state board guidance asserting grades must reflect work quality not behavior. The letter urges reinstating any grade reductions tied to attendance and urges schools to stop such practices to protect students’ future opportunities.
A reader questions March of Dimes spending without listing funded organizations and compares to United Way practice. The writer cites Planned Parenthood as a recipient and urges full disclosure of all agencies supported by the March of Dimes campaign.
In a column challenge readers search for contranyms where words carry opposite meanings such as cleave. Chrys Mitchell cites compass directions and phrases like westerly wind versus westerly course. The discussion touches antiphrasis slow up and slow down and questions naming such paradoxical phrases.
Kenneth Starr failed to indict Bill and Hillary Clinton as he pursued the Whitewater matter. He will step down in August to become dean at Pepperdine University law school, raising questions about why no charges were brought and what remains of his Bush era hunt.
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