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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 2001
Page
12
On a Friday with Eli, four, the day centers on solo play and small shared moments. The narrator, Jane Claspy Nesmith of Coe College, reflects on parenting a younger son who seeks attention in his own way while balancing big brother Robbie's energy.
A state lawmaker criticizes the 597000 cut to Elder Affairs and 330000 cut to elderly wellness programs while praising the 5.2 million set aside for the Senior Living Program. She urges a prescription drug program and urges a more compassionate, action-based approach to senior care in Iowa.
A Cedar Rapids reader argues that teachers are not sole blame for low test scores and education outcomes. She stresses partnership with families, considers attributions to DHS cuts, special needs classrooms, and the home as crucial to student readiness and focus.
A historian laments Communist repression of LGBTQ people citing 1920s 1930s Soviet roundups under Krylenko and Gulag deaths, Mao era persecution in China, and Cuba’s 1980 asylum exodus, linking to a 1963 quote framing homosexuality as normal or degenerate.
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone number. Only your name and hometown will be published. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or by Fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fylowa com.
A Lansing reader condemns Democrat actions to deny counting absentee ballots from U S military personnel in the last election. The writer cites WWII and Korea era service, notes Sen Daschle declined support for voting booths on military bases, and laments the political handling of military votes.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for letter accuracy or judge opinions and that readers may submit corrections or contradictions for possible publication. The policy emphasizes equal opportunity for all letters and readers to publish their views.
A foul ball during a 13-4 win over the Royals at Kansas City’s Kauffman Stadium nearly struck a fielder when a bottle was tossed from the stands. The incident was noted by a local sportswriter and circulated by readers who supplied clippings.
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