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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 2002
Page
4
Joe Hladky serves as Chairman and Publisher Chuck Peters is President and Chief Operating Officer Ken Slaughter holds the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
The Gazette editorial discusses Saudi introspection after September 11, citing The New York Times on Wahhabi intolerance among some clerics. It contrasts liberal reflections with critiques of rigid belief, and notes a Kansas City Star column urging moderate, inclusive politics to counter extremism.
A political fight in Iowa's 1st District focuses on car brands rather than policy. Incumbent Jim Nussle touts Ford ownership while Democrat Ann Hutchinson is painted as a Mercedes driver, though she disputes the claim. Both sides urged focus on the economy and congressional action.
The Gazette explains letters and guest columns may be edited and not returned. Writers must provide full name signature street address and daytime phone number. 300 word limit per letter, one letter per writer every 30 days. Address mail to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com with full identifying info.
The author reflects on Niemoller’s warning and a shrinking software job outlook due to foreign competition. He traces his optimism for a tech career, cites outsourcing to India and others, and lists five growing fields while considering a midlife career shift or moving abroad. He mentions SmartMoney’s forecast and ends with a personal note on possible change.
Patricia Santangelo informs Iowa City readers about a Center for a New American Dream drive to stop direct marketing mail. A secure online form lets users opt out, with marketer removal taking about 90 days and full effect by fall if declared by July end.
A June 3 letter argues for the accuracy of a cancer society statistic on deaths from secondhand smoke. It cites 65 000 annual deaths and connects exposure to heart disease and lung cancer, referencing WHO and IARC findings of increased risk for non-smokers and bystanders.
Dixie Saylor suggests the judge in the upcoming August 7 sentencing order a punishment of confinement in a hot car on a 90 degree day for at least three hours to deter the cruel act of locking a puppy inside a vehicle.
A letter from Sierra Drive NE observer argues a 10 acre woodland ridge near Cedar Lake will be severely graded for a three building offices project with 200 car parking. They call for a moratorium and park designation to protect the local ecosystem and view.
Greg Winterowd of Toddville recounts purchasing an antique 40 acre farm, starting a home based business, and facing Linn County Planning and Development delays that halted a new farmhouse. He argues for support to modernize century old farms and reduce red tape.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions in readers letters. It allows space for contradictions or corrections to be published by readers in a future issue.
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