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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1995
Page
4
Dale Larson serves as Vice President and General Manager and Mark Bowden chairs the board as Managing Editor at the organization.
The Gazette weighs The Bridges of Madison County amid national outrage over violent and sexual content in film. Editorial urges not to lump the movie with harsher entertainment while praising Terry Branstad for distinguishing it from more graphic fare and condemning sensationalism.
Time magazine editor Hugh Sidey praised Dwight D. Eisenhower for honesty and leadership. The piece notes his restraint in foreign policy, civil rights groundwork, deficit control, and the interstate highway system, arguing future historians may reclassify his presidency beyond average.
A column critiques Senator Dole and media for politicizing film ratings while parents worry about violence and sex in entertainment. The author notes True Lies as a focal point, questions critics who promote family-friendly labels, and urges nonpartisan action to curb cultural degradation. The piece cites Bruce Willis and Hollywood hypocrisy and stresses parental vigilance.
Tom Snyder argues Iowa must weigh true energy costs and subsidies in evaluating alternative power sources. He says lobbyists and limited constituent input skew decisions and cites wind PV hydro as viable commercial plants. He urges legislators to consider jobs, independence, and export potential in energy policy.
Ray Calef of North Liberty argues that McNamara's book confirms the counterculture’s stance on Vietnam and blasts Bill Clinton for endorsing the sentiment. He claims Washington erred by hamstringing troops while communism remained the primary threat and condemns protests as treason.
The Gazette invites readers to send letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number on submission, but only your name and hometown will be published. Send to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or via fax or email as listed.
A Des Moines migrant reflects on Cedar Rapids politics, arguing petitions challenge the status quo amid sewer scandals and representation gaps. He cites reforms urged by business leaders and civic groups, urging that change be placed on the ballot.
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