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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1995
Page
4
Due Hladky III serves as president and publisher, Ken Slaughter as vice president and treasurer, Dale Larson as oe, Mark Bowden as general manager, and Mark Bowden as managing editor in a partial staff line.
Editorial contrasts the Smith trial with the O J Simpson case noting Judge William Howard’s businesslike conduct and lack of cameras. It questions whether the killer’s mind was clear as jurors, locals and relatives intersect in a case that ended with a guilty verdict and possible death sentence while two young children died.
The Alabama Legislature debates a bill requiring rape victims to cover the cost of forensic exams, averaging 350 dollars and possibly rising to 1200, a policy condemned by Gov. Fob James amid a high-profile case and a motel clerk's story of assault and hardship. The controversy highlights how victims bear evidence costs while other crimes do not.
St. Paul’s United Methodist outlines the need for more parking to support urban ministry and attract visitors. The church details long-range planning since 1989, fundraising, property acquisitions, and collaboration with Wellington Heights Neighborhood Association while highlighting its early childhood programs and ecumenical center plans.
The Gazette invites readers to send letters up to 300 words with name address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown appear in print. Include address Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Fax number, email options and Net service details provided.
Randy Vandersee of Whittier urges anglers and families to keep rivers and parks clean after witnessing beer cans, line, bait, and broken bottles left by others. He calls for responsibility and teaches children environmental care to protect wildlife and future fishing.
Mike Cook from Cedar Rapids criticizes TV bans on cigarette billboards at sports events while noting beer ads and other promotions still air. He questions selective restrictions and argues advertising shifts substitute one vice for another, urging consistency.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for readers letters accuracy or imply a judgment on opinions. It notes that contradictions or corrections deemed desirable by readers will have an equal opportunity for publication.
The author recalls experiences with writers and editors across cities to argue that incompetence spans all colors. He analyzes feelings versus data on affirmative action, citing earnings gaps, representation, and discrimination stats to claim white men still hold power and that dismantling action would worsen it.
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