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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 2000
Page
4
A Gazette editorial urges separating Cedar Rapids projects on the ballot and emphasizes cooperation among supporters of pools stadium and school upgrades. It notes polling shows pools favored at 48 percent but required 60 percent bond passage while stadium support sits at 38 percent and a veterans commission levy needs a simple majority.
A reader letter discusses the difficulty of homonyms and heteronyms in English, noting misspellings and misused words. It cites examples from Webster's Dictionary and a Mount Vernon reader who collected 529 homonym pairs, and mentions a syndicated column error confusing new and knew.
Letter writer Jesse E J Lynch of Cedar Rapids argues the Confederate flag is a historical emblem not a symbol of hate. He cites U S slavery, Emancipation Proclamation and Civil War battles while defending display and contrasting Native American flag history. He notes his Civil War reenactor role with Iowa units.
A Solon parent urges residents to back the school bond by prioritizing facilities and curriculum. The letter cites past misused funds, weak science labs, and constant turnover, praising the new board while noting tax concerns and the need to retain qualified teachers and provide proper equipment.
A Colorado Board of Education proposal seeks to post In God We Trust in all schools amid controversy over political motives and historical context. The letter argues that the motto appeared on currency in 1864 and nationwide after World War II for political reasons, criticizing press coverage for omitting full details.
The Gazette notes letters and guest columns are welcome but not all can be printed. Submissions must address public business, be editable, and not returned. Include full name signature address and daytime phone. anonymous letters are not published. Limit 300 words per letter and one letter per writer every 30 days.
A letter argues that funding for new school facilities should take priority over a proposed swimming pool and baseball stadium. The writer cites crowded Jefferson and Taft buildings and urges city council and school board dialogue to focus taxpayer dollars on education before other projects.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or pass judgment on reader opinions in letters. It allows equal opportunity for corrections or contradictions to be published by other readers.
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