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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 2002
Page
4
Editorial argues against removing library books, urging constructive parent librarian dialogue. PTA committee votes to keep Scary Stories in elementary libraries. final decision rests with Superintendent Lew Finch. Encourages setting reading guidelines without censorship while promoting discussion and understanding.
An Associated Press report cites a Roper survey showing 24 percent of U S taxpayers condone some level of income tax cheating. Among them 11 percent say cheating a little is OK and 5 percent support cheating as much as possible.
Former Census Bureau official argues census reports on aging are good news showing healthier longer-living seniors. He urges society to engage the "young old" to mentor younger generations, leveraging experience for community benefit.
A writer critiques Col. Jeff Cooper’s Haplop hophobia concept and argues that opponents of gun ownership lack technical grounding. He mocks anti gun advocacy, suggests they seek notoriety, and proposes a televised, tongue in cheek $1000 challenge to IPGV.
Community members reflect on the Jane Boyd Community House in Cedar Rapids marking its 80th anniversary. Letters from John M. Ely Jr. and Kathy Gregor celebrate the center, its history, and its role as a home away from home with the motto Come on in Youre the reason were here.
Anamosa resident L C Beener urges Chrysler and Detroit to build cars meeting 65 to 75 mph legal speeds, criticizing the Dodge Pacer's 140 mph capability as a fuel and highway safety hazard. He calls for vehicles that align with safe, legal requirements.
A reader from Decorah applauds The Gazette for reporting divorces as public records and delivering morning reads, noting the paper’s variety and tabloid-style intrigue as a positive. The letter defends coverage of private matters in public notices.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown appear with the letter. Submissions go to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or by fax or email to gazedit fyiowa com.
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