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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1998
Page
4
Joe Hladky serves as President and Publisher with Ken Slaughter as Vice President and Treasurer. Dale Larson is Vice President and General Manager. Jerry Elsen is Editor of Editorial Pages with Mark Bowden as Editorial Board Chairman and Managing Editor.
Editorial argues the line item veto hinges on constitutional amendment despite support for greater fiscal accountability. Justices Stevens Kennedy acknowledge potential restraint on excess spending but oppose a federal line item veto without a constitutional change and favor state-level action or an amendment ratified by the states.
The piece laments isolated media fabrications by Stephen Glass and others, noting how falsified quotes and faulty reports erode credibility. It cites CNN apologies, a Boston Globe resignation, a Cincinnati Enquirer retraction, and stresses the watchdog role of press amid demands for honesty and accountability.
Gene Rennekamp argues that reckless individualism in society fuels school shootings and urges parents and schools to teach children to embrace duties to the school and wider community. He cites media influence and stresses rational, caring parenting to foster respect for classmates and teachers. Rennekamp notes his Cedar Rapids background and UN association membership.
The July 5 Gazette notes $700000 set aside to remodel council chambers plus nearly $100000 already spent. Critics urge trimming the project to fund wading pools and playgrounds, suggesting meetings be moved to Memorial Coliseum for large gatherings. J D Smith.
The CSPS center in Cedar Rapids is celebrated for inclusion in Freedom Fest with the Love Makes a Family exhibit. The note praises CSPS for expanding art, music, and educational opportunities that support diverse family groupings and dedicated festival themes.
Karen and Lanny Humbert of Cedar Rapids thank neighbors for support as they reflect on 13 years of flying a house flag on Bever Avenue SE. The banner’s theft sparked outrage and highlighted the flag as a symbol of local identity and country pride.
The Gazette accepts letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number, but only your name and hometown will be published. Send to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by FAX 319 398 5846 or email gazette fyiowa infi net.
Brian Melton of Cedar Rapids writes that Diana's death underscores England's enduring legacy and compares royal fame with Jackie Kennedy Onassis. He notes Elton John's Candle in the Wind versions, praises Mother Teresa, and urges caution as Blair's Britain faces EU integration.
Letter argues equality in the wake of Independence Day, condemns bans on same sex marriage and anonymous AIDS testing, and calls for equal rights for gays and lesbians as American citizens. It questions lawmakers' ignorance and urges ending discrimination while noting taxes, work, families, and church attendance by LGBTQ+ people.
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