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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 2000
Page
6
Dale Larson serves as Vice President of Newspaper and Magazine Publishing while Jerry Elsen chairs Editorial Pages and the Editorial Board. Wark Bowden is Managing Editor.
The Gazette editorial argues federal support is essential to advance cancer research. It notes how molecular genetics clarified cancer mechanisms and blood supply needs, urging continued, nonpartisan funding and leadership from Washington while considering views of candidates like George W. Bush.
Letter writer argues Postville’s John R. Mott deserved ranking near the top of Iowa’s most notable figures. The piece highlights Mott’s global YMCA work, founding of the World’s Student Christian Federation, WWI relief effort leadership, and Nobel Peace Prize recognition in 1946. It notes his near Titanic voyage, honors, and his Memorials in Orlando and New York City.
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns addressing public matters. Submissions must include writer’s full name, signature, full street address, and daytime phone number. addresses are not published. Anonymous letters are not accepted. Submissions are subject to editing and cannot be returned.
Cedar Rapids parents question the district stance on no filtering of school e mail and Internet access noting insufficient policy details. A PTA Reconsideration Committee will study the issue, meeting at 4 15 p m January 19 at the Educational Service Center to gather recommendations from parents and staff.
A plea for Steve Forbes as a candidate with vision and business acumen. Vows to open foreign markets for American farmers, cut tariffs, and remove barriers while speaking honestly and resisting political manipulation. Promotes family values, spending control, and national pride.
A campaign pitch urges readers to caucus on January 24 at 7 pm to back Al Gore. It emphasizes environmental protection, drinking water safety, toxic waste cleanup, education, foreign policy, and a debt free society as key reasons to vote for Gore.
Gary Streit of Shuttleworth & Ingersoll calls for clear cancer stance from candidates before the Iowa caucuses. He urges Medicare coverage for clinical trials, private insurer support for screenings, and tobacco control, arguing cancer could become the leading killer within a decade. He cites ACS goals to cut deaths 50 percent by 2015 and reduce new cases 25 percent, urging multi front battle.
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