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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1998
Page
4
Joe Hladky serves as President. Ken Slaughter is Vice President. Dale Larson listed among men in leadership roles. The item names individuals but provides no actions or events.
Editorial notes three months after Branstad vetoed a gambling bill, now recognizing the Racing and Gaming Commission's bans and controls as within its authority. The piece questions whether the governor regrets vetoing legislation and suggests the panel acts to address a serious problem.
The Modern Library and AFI lists spark debate over what is excluded from 20th century canons. Critics note low female representation and question inclusion of Rushdie and Hemingway while pondering Conrad's top rank. The discussion highlights gaps and public interest in literary and film heritage.
An urgent appeal from Chiapas advocates closes with calls to shutter the School of the Americas in Georgia seen as backing low intensity warfare against autonomous communities. The piece urges action by U S representatives and senators to cut funding, detailing past massacres and links to paramilitary groups.
A letter asserts Jesus upheld the Law of God on homosexuality citing Leviticus and Matthew verses. It contrasts calls for flexibility with the claim that Jesus fulfilled not abolished the law. The writer also notes errors in a July 19 guest column on language.
Anthony G. Jordan National commander of The American Legion argues for Senate Joint Resolution 40 a flag protection amendment. He credits 80 percent public support and 49 state resolutions, praises Sen Grassley and calls for Sen Harkin to join as co sponsors.
A letter denounces the local option sales tax as a scam and questions City Council stewardship of funds. The writer praises Carol Martin for exposing what they call a mismanaged and self serving council and urges her to run for mayor again.
The Gazette announces a 300 word limit for letters and requires name street address and daytime phone number for submission. Only the writer name and hometown will be published. Submissions may be sent to Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by FAX or email.
Adeline Severin of Cedar Rapids congratulates the Summer Senior Olympic Team and the care center nurses aides and volunteers who encouraged and enjoyed the event calling all helpers special people.
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