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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1998
Page
7
Diane Albers of Cedar Rapids urges residents to vote yes on the 1 cent local option sales tax June 23. She cites nine funded projects and notes outsiders pay half the tax, arguing investment in youth and community activities benefits families and future generations.
David M. Holmes criticizes a proposed 6 percent sales tax citing census data that 35 to 50 percent of Linn County households earn under 25k to 35k. He warns a tax hike burdens the less affluent while corporate sponsors back the plan and fund pro tax letters in The Gazette.
A letter from Jayne Indekofer urges parents to seek evaluations for suspected learning disabilities, notes that bright children may be misjudged, and recommends accommodations and education plans. She cites 504 plans, ChADD resources, and Iowa School Board manuals while stressing timely action and privacy.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include full name street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown will be published. Send to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or via Fax or email.
Earl Fazel of Cedar Rapids argues the flag of the United States is a living symbol of life and urges proper respect and knowledge of display rules. He cites wear as indicating flag death and invokes veteran status and President Bush on honoring veterans.
The text argues the Bible and Jesus Christ provoke both love and hate, attributing the split to a spiritual realm unseen by unbelievers. It claims evolution’s truth is found in the Book, cites historical censorship in the USSR, and urges belief in the Son for eternal life, ending with a personal appeal from Daniel Schrock of Cedar Rapids.
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