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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 2005
Page
7
A Corresponder defends the Grant Wood Art Festival against out of context quotes and explains long standing participation and growing Internet sales. Separate letter cites safety concerns over a steep bank along City Hall path urging fence repairs and walkway improvements.
The reader questions how the press treated President Nixon versus FBI agent Mark Felt. Felt admitted breaking the law by releasing FBI file information, suggesting legal flaws, potential indictments, and possible involvement of others or foreign factors.
June column critiques apocalyptic rhetoric by Ann Coulter calling it anti socialism and praises caution over sweeping action. It argues fifty one percent is not a mandate for collapse and warns against destroying democratic institutions in pursuit of ideological purity.
The June 8 letter argues that a startup municipal electric utility for Iowa City would lack its own generation, face higher local rates, and be costly and lengthy to implement. It urges voters to reject the idea on November 8, noting MidAmerican Energy comparisons to western utilities are not locally relevant. Terry Smith of MidAmerican Energy Iowa City criticizes the proposal.
A resident reports ongoing neglect of a riverfront walk fence behind the Hach Building. Two upright posts and the horizontal rail are bent and remain unfixed despite two and half years of prior notice to city authorities.
A May 31 letter argues insurgencies differ from World War II, noting Iraq’s conflict is protracted and uncertain. It cites civilian courage in voting and willingness to join police, while recognizing risks to service members and the limits of guarantees for victory. It reflects on will of the Iraqi people and past sacrifices.
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