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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1998
Page
4
Kerry Elsen serves as editor of the independent newspaper established in 1883. Mark Bowden chairs the editorial board and oversees the editoriel pages. Memeging Editor is noted in the masthead.
The Iowa Department of Transportation plans a 15 year overhaul of all 39 interstate rest areas starting this summer. The $1 million per site project aims to create more welcoming spaces with better facilities as about 14 million travelers visit annually, shaping first impressions of Iowa for many non residents.
Lawmakers weigh sanctions on regimes that persecute religious groups. Clinton urges flexible options while Helms backs a strong, prompt crackdown. Critics warn rigid sanctions could harm trade, with Christians among victims in Sudan and Pakistan.
Iowa lawmakers push for open fair trade with Japan as U S Senate contemplates similar action. Tom Jochum voices the Iowa case urging Congress to back a national response to Japan's market barriers shaping the trade deficit and U S farm markets.
Readers debate the Bible's stance on homosexuality, citing Romans and Leviticus while criticizing changes in social norms. Contributors argue Scripture is authoritative, condemn sin, and urge repentance, with personal notes from Marilyn Pleiness Cedar Rapids and Rick Tjarks Hiawatha.
Voters criticize City Council leader after TV interview in which she described attendees at a City Council meeting as coming to gloat. The remarks prompted calls for an apology from the mayor and council members.
The Gazette outlines a 300 word limit for letters to the editor and requires name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown will be published. Submissions can be mailed to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids lowe 52406 or sent by fax or email to provided addresses.
Michele Reynolds from Cedar Rapids urges scrutiny of residential care facilities showing neglect of residents. She calls for independent checks, speaking with staff, and potential legal changes to improve dignity and safety for the elderly and disabled.
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