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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1999
Page
4
Joe Hindley serves as President and Publisher while Ken Slaughter is Vice President and Treasurer guiding the publishing house through strategic decisions and financial oversight.
The piece argues the high court correctly protected the right to assemble in public, cautioning against police dispersal based on subjective notions of gang membership. It urges restraint and highlights dangers of using “looks like a gang” reasoning to limit gatherings.
Four Weber Elementary School pupils Spencer Nash Derek Ibarra Nathan Davidson and Bentley Wingert won the top national award in a young inventors contest for their Strepalyzer a device to test for strep throat without a doctor visit The victory comes amid 13000 other entrants highlighting bright creativity from young students.
T. L. Campbell of Cedar Rapids argues both sides of gun policy. He cites Second Amendment defense, domestic tyranny, and the Declaration of Independence to ask how citizens would alter or abolish government if firearms are outlawed. He invites replies to The Gazette.
A reader protests a proposed Linn County landfill near a wooded, wildlife rich area. The writer urges preservation of bald eagles and songbirds and questions prioritizing land for development over forest conservation.
Cedar Rapids readers defend Coe College against criticism of its expansion plan. They cite safer streets after demolitions, community service by students, and broader opportunities for future generations, arguing expansion supports a stronger local economy and education.
Dell L. Lawrence argues jurors should be representative and free from intimidation. He cites judge delays, excused jurors, and calls for restoring jury independence, recalling John Jay and the Fully Informed Jury Association to safeguard constitutional rights. He targets courtroom practices and minority underrepresentation.
The Gazette presents readers letters with no vouching for accuracy or value judgment. Contradictions or corrections will have equal opportunity for publication by other readers.
Residents in Cedar Rapids debate why storms from the southwest seem to split before reaching the city. Theories include steam rising from ADM and other urban effects, with citizens urged to share observations and ideas.
A June 6 letter argues hate crimes laws protect only chosen groups, then cites Wisconsin v. Mitchell where the Supreme Court upheld enhanced penalties for bias based crimes. It stresses laws apply to all races and groups, not to thoughts, and warns against confusing civil rights with “special rights.”
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