Gazette Leadership Names and Titles In 1980s Organization
The Gazette announces key editorial and executive appointments including Mark Bowden as Executive Editor Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Dave Storey as Vice President Advertising Scott Swenson as Circulation Director Peg Schmitz as Vice President Print Operations Joe Hladky as Chairman and Publisher Chuck Peters as President and COO Ken Slaughter as Executive VP and CFO.
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Mark Bowden
Jerry Elsen
Dave Storey
Scott Swenson
Peg Schmitz
Credibility Suffers in China's Spy Case Speech
The piece notes Yang Jiechi at the National Press Club amid two U S residents convicted of spying for Taiwan. Gao Zhan, 39, detained Feb 11 at Beijing airport with her husband and 5-year-old son, who was held in a state kindergarten. The trial was closed, no U S officials allowed, and Gao later deported.
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Yang Jiechi
National Press Club
Washington
U.S
Taiwan
National Public Radio
Yang
U.s.-China
Gao Zhan
American University
Beijing
Washington Post
Post
China
Cchina
United
People of
Gazette Letters Policy Encourages Public Submissions
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns addressing public business with edits as needed. Writers must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number. addresses are not published. No anonymity. 650 words or fewer. one letter per writer per 30 days. contact details provided for submission by mail fax or email.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Iowa Parole Board Receives Man’s Parole Request
A Cedar Rapids resident known as Rogahn writes to the Iowa Parole Board asking for parole. He notes he will turn 80 next April and wishes to spend 2033 as a free man after a decade in prison. He reflects on decades of local traffic issues and regrets past actions.
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Iowa Parole Board
Cedar Rapids
Cottage Grove
First Avenue
Edgewood Road
E Avenue
O Avenue
Embryonic research ethics and the right to life
A personal appeal against embryonic stem cell research arguing all human life from conception is sacred. The author cites personal history, claims adult stem cells are superior, and calls for funds only for ethical research. Linda Clifton of Cedar Rapids signs.
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Sophie
David Prentice
Indiana State University
Flag fading at Great Jones County Fair concert
Reader notes a U S flag hung limp beside the stage during John Michael Montgomery’s performance at the Great Jones County Fair. The writer laments the flag’s neglected display as brighter fireworks at a later moment might have rekindled respect for Old Glory.
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Jones County
Iowa
U.S
Billy Gilman
Jessica Andrews
America
John Michael Montgomery
Montgomery
Country
Gazette Reader Letters Policy Stated
The Gazette explains it does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions in readers letters and notes that corrections or contradictions from other readers may be published in time.
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Gazette
Debt worries and rebates coincide in federal notice
A reader letter from Cedar Rapids by David E. McCallum notes concern over the federal government tapping the Medicare trust fund to avoid a deficit as tax rebates go out. The letter questions Washington decisions and compares policy to actions in Texas under George W. Bush.
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Washington
Los Angeles Times
Ol’ George Dubya
America
Texas
Community calls for trained leaders after duct taped child incident
Michelle Larson of Cedar Rapids urges better funding and training for summer recreation program leaders after a 4-year-old was duct taped by a city employee as punishment. She condemns the nonchalant replies from Parks Commissioner Dale Todd and the recreation director as unacceptable and abusive.
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Parks
Dale Todd
Todd
Michelle Larson
Cedar Rapids
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