Prominent Newsroom Leadership Named in Credits
Joe Hladky assumes role while Chuck Peters serves as President and Publisher. Jerry Elsen named Vice President and COO. Mark Bowden chairs the Editorial Board with ongoing editorial oversight from the Managing Editor.
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Joe Hladky
Chuck Peters
Jerry Elsen
Four Way Stop Etiquette Emphasizes Traffic Flow
Editorial argues four way stops should prioritize efficiency and safety. It notes Iowans’ politeness can hinder progress and cites Auto Right Driving School founder Fred Bindner who teaches to yield when unsure and to eye contact before proceeding.
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Fred Bindner
Auto-Right
Mount Pleasant
Iowa City
Coralville
Cedar Rapids
Bindner
McCain gains in Arizona and Michigan primaries rallying independents
McCain rebounded from a loss to Bush to win Arizona and Michigan primaries, boosting his bid and keeping pundits talking. Governors and establishment Republicans grumbled at open primaries and crossover voting as McCain’s appeal to Democrats and independents reshapes the race.
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John McCain
George W. Bush
South Carolina
Arizona
Michigan
McCain
Bush
John Engler
Engler
al Gore
Bill Bradley
Gore
Bradley
Marriage Penalty Bill Draws Criticism From Tax Critics
A House bill to end the marriage penalty prompts debate over tax fairness and social values. Critics argue the plan mostly benefits higher income couples while neglecting stay-at-home parents and nonmarried families. About 47 percent of Americans over 15 are not married.
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Congress
Republican House
House Ways and Means Committee
Bill Archer
Texas Republican
Archer
Let the courts decide Elian Gonzalez fate
The piece argues that a court should decide Elian's asylum and custody, criticizing INS for issuing a return order to Cuba and noting Janet Reno's refusal to reverse it. It highlights concurrent state and federal hearings and urges due process in the child’s best interests.
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Elian Gonzalez
Immigration and Naturalization Service
INS
Elian
Cuba
Janet Reno
United States
Florida
South Florida
The Gazette Seeks Letters and Guest Columns
The Gazette invites public business letters and guest columns. Writers must include full name signature and daytime phone. addresses are not published and anonymity is not allowed. Letters limited to 300 words per writer every 30 days. column length suggested 700 words or fewer. Address mail to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Opinion: Defending Iowa and Cedar Rapids Schools
A reader urges support for local education, defending Iowa and Cedar Rapids schools from negative campaigns. The piece condemns exaggeration and urges responsible research and constructive change while praising the longtime strength of local education and local school boards.
Charter school bill support urged in Iowa by Miller
Frederick Miller of Cedar Rapids urges action on a state charter school bill presented in the Iowa Senate by Neal Schaerer. He cites the president’s call for 3,000 charter schools and notes federal funding growth for charter grants, while backing reduced non teaching costs and prioritizing effective teaching.
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State of the Union
All America
Teachers College
Columbia University
New York
Iown
Iowa
Neal Schaerer
Frederick Miller
Cedar Rapids
Gazette Publishes Readers Letters Policy Stated
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy nor judge opinions in reader letters and notes that contradictions or corrections may be published to give equal opportunity for readers.
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