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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1995
Page
4
Editorial says Mantle’s liver cancer transplant gift sparked debate over equity in organ donation. Critics argue fame may have aided his access, while supporters hope the case raises public awareness and encourages broader donor participation for everyone in need.
City council urged to form a home-rule charter commission with broad community input and a diverse slate of candidates. The panel should reflect race gender and economic variety while sharing a commitment to Cedar Rapids’ vitality and past achievements.
Paul Larson certifies a petition driving a single vote on the council manager form in Cedar Rapids. The League of Women Voters shifts to back a charter commission, but the target remains a public decision on governance structure with potential changes by 1996 or 1998.
A resident questions a proposed ecumenical center in Cedar Rapids Wellington Heights arguing it lacks divine blessing and inclusion of all churches. They urge unity under God and note a volunteer’s remark about differing theology in local free meals. The writer cites Psalms 133:1 on unity.
Char Wood of Mount Vernon laments ongoing hate filled letters toward gays and other groups. She urges readers to express tolerance and avoid pressuring others to share beliefs, calling for kinder discourse instead of public hostility.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words with one per writer every 30 days. Include name street address and daytime phone number but only name and hometown will be published. Mailing address plus fax and email options are provided for submissions.
Dan Myers reports 265 Iowa high school students from 23 schools participated in a week long Close Up Foundation government studies program in Washington D C. They observed Congressional proceedings met government experts and shared views with peers from across the country. Sponsors including local individuals businesses and U S Rep Jim Leach fellowships funded financially needy students.
Gene Jahncke of Cedar Rapids argues in a letter that rural and urban residents share love of land and nature but clash on green spaces and water issues. He cites Linn County health data showing 34 percent unsafe private wells and questions support for large hog farms and feedlots amid environmental concerns.
A reader questions a newspaper misprint about clams and a riverboat casino season. The note covers spelling of Higginsini clams and usage of mesmeric versus mesmerizing as well as legal phrasing about indictments and court directions.
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