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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 2002
Page
4
Joe Hladky serves as Chairman and Publisher while Chuck Peters holds the role of President and Chief Operating Officer Ken Slaughter is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Gazette Communications.
Editorial notes broad angry reaction in Congress to Bush administration secrecy. Issues include executive order on presidential papers and records, Enron contacts, Iraq invasion plans, and war powers. Republicans like Burton Horn Barr Specter Grassley voice concern. secrecy is a bipartisan grievance.
Senegal stunned defending champion France 1-0 in Seoul, highlighting a rise from a former French colony to a dream victory. The win sparked West African celebrations and inspired comparisons to the U S opening match against Portugal with hopes of matching flair and discipline.
The Washington Post editorial argues the 9 11 intelligence failure requires a bipartisan inquiry to identify changing measures rather than blame. It questions whether failures were due to individual errors, resource limits, or clever adversaries and urges neutral, fact based reform to prevent future attacks.
Norma Knight Meredith of Anamosa writes to the Gazette urging recognition of scenic farmsteads along Prairie Chapel Road and nearby routes. She argues Bluestem’s proposed landfill would close a historic road, harm property and diminish the area’s heritage and beauty.
The Postal Service extends gratitude to customers for opening mailboxes and helping deliver everywhere daily. It also thanks the news media for their role in communicating the message to customers following the pipe bomb incident.
The text condemns the Bush administration for unsigning the International Criminal Court treaty accusing the United States of betraying victims of genocide torture and terrorism. It argues ICC prosecutions begin July with or without the US and urges continued support for international justice structures. Charlotte Joy Martin Cedar Rapids
State and university workers confront budget shortfalls with potential salary freezes and furloughs while leaders, including Mary Sue, depart or abandon promised raises. The message to employees is to endure cuts as morale and recruitment are affected amid looming campus challenges.
The Gazette calls for letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone number. Only your name and hometown will appear with the letter. Mail to Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com
The Gazette notes ongoing pocket park turmoil after the City Council overruled a 13 member citizen committee on CDBG funds. The debate centers on process and whether Daniels Park funding was diverted to a wealthier area without consultation, raising questions about trust in local leadership.
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