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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1997
Page
5
A reader defends Hiawatha against a critic's communist-country claim and warns against annexation by Cedar Rapids. The letter from Bruce B. Clark urges tact. another writer, Lloyd Moser, describes drainage and flood issues on Northwood Drive since annexation and warns residents not to join Hiawatha.
W J Smith of Iowa City questions whether ultimate truth or moral law exists without a lawgiver. He contrasts Biblical, Wiccan, and 1960s slogans with the idea that morality might rely on power, economic influence, or relative opinion, citing World War II outcomes to argue about universal rights.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include the writer's full name signature full street address and daytime phone number. No anonymous letters and all material may be edited and not returned. 300 word limit per writer every 30 days. Column length suggested under 700 words.
A letter from Elva Wolrab of Mount Vernon recalls the Camp Algona prisoner of war camp in Kossuth County. She highlights the world famous Nativity Scene designed by Edward Koib and built by Koib and five fellow prisoners paid for by the men. The scene, left in Algona when they returned to Germany, sits at a building on the county fairgrounds and is open in December attracting visitors from many states and nations.
Earl J. Beck of Cedar Rapids argues Newt Gingrich’s return as speaker will fail and damage the Republican Party. He questions party support and predicts a long political fall for Gingrich while urging readiness for consequences.
A letter argues for immediate execution of first degree murderers and advocates draconian punishment for crime. The author condemns lawyers, calls for concealed carry permits, and suggests castration for rapists boot camps for juvenile delinquents and summary executions or electrocution for murderers.
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