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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1998
Page
4
Joe Hladley serves as President and Publisher, Ken Slaughter as Vice President and Treasurer, Dale Larson as Vice President and General Manager, Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages, and Mark Bowden as Editorial Board Chairman and Managing Editor.
Editorial argues Iowa must weigh its dominance in pork production against environmental impacts and rural livelihoods. Cites Iowa State University findings that smaller hog farms create more local jobs and income than large operations, urging cautious regulation and consideration of regional economies.
IMF plans an 18 billion dollar East Asia rescue within a 182 nation framework as critics warn against delaying action. Representative Jim Leach notes U S leadership, warning delaying help could spark global recession and hurt exporters in Iowa.
Dean E. Owens of Palo asks Cedar Rapids readers to reject for profit outpatient surgery, arguing nonprofits preserve service and quality. He cites governor privatization and HMOs, urges nonprofit status with clergy on the board, and warns of cost excess and market-driven erosion of hospitals.
Beth Clopton of Lone Tree argues against reviving capital punishment in Iowa. She notes a dead person cannot reform or contribute, while a living inmate can work for the public and experience potential remorse. life without parole already serves punishment.
The Gazette states a 300 word limit for letters. Include name street address and daytime phone. only name and hometown will be published. Mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406, or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazette fylowa infi net.
Cort Stapleton of Cedar Rapids argues the progressive left is reviving Teddy Roosevelt style trust busting to curb Wall Street and corporate monopolies. He criticizes NFL TV contracts and media giants for inflating costs, and claims Republicans align with corporate chiefs as voters demand quality of life and privacy.
Dell L. Lawrence urges Marion residents to attend caucus meetings February 2 to 7 at their precinct location. He stresses preparing party planks, bringing supporters, and paying delegate costs to influence county district and state conventions.
Donald A. King III argues for a five year one-cent local option sales tax in Cedar Rapids to fund recreation facilities theater restoration trails an exhibition hall stadium renovation and street work with 50 percent paid by outsiders He supports a five year sunset and suggests razing Veterans Memorial Stadium for a larger modern facility.
A reader rebutts a January 13 letter claiming smokers affect non-smokers. The writer recounts personal health impacts from tobacco exposure including allergies, asthma, and sinus surgeries from decades of living with smokers and in the workplace until 1997.
Dallas Morning News columnist Jim Wright notes two senior good news stories this month. John Glenn returns to space at 76, carrying his life history as a research payload to study aging and human resilience. The piece compares his experience to broader biomedical bets on extending healthy lifespans.
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