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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1995
Page
4
Gazette editorials warn the O J Simpson murder case erodes public trust in the process. They cite CNN Gallup showing 82 percent of Americans doubt the system and argue the trial has become a televised sideshow reflecting flaws in coverage and procedure.
In Mount Vernon the Odeum cinema faces sale as owners Larry and Diane Purvis cite declining profits and a hobby-run operation. The 55-year run highlights how small-town theaters endured past WW II dominance, TV competition, and shift to multiplexes, with community hope for continued cinema presence.
Reggie Sanders, a 38 year old father, recalls the moment his daughter Jessica locked eyes with him, highlighting a broader shift as Black fathers seek deeper involvement with their children. The piece notes many men now balance work and family, countering a media portrayal of absent Black dads and stressing affection, education, and resilience across communities.
Jane Pike thanks Cedar Rapids and Marion mail carriers for the strong community food drive response. She credits their daily work and beyond the call of duty effort for the outpouring of food and the community’s generosity.
Guest columnist Joe Rinas argues for keeping Cedar Rapids council-manager government praising bond strength low tax rates and solid city services while noting some issues such as the sewer solvent scandal. He says officials are accountable under the present system and urges voters to retain it despite calls for reform. Randy Bauer endorses keeping the current structure.
In a June 9 letter Fred Hubler of Cedar Rapids criticizes University of Iowa faculty for backing a film theme he says promotes homophobia and questions whether open discussion can counter indoctrination. He supports regents for drawing lines on content and warns against indoctrinating captive audiences.
Bread for the World backs the Development Fund for Africa in a new campaign to stop deep DFA cuts. The Dear Colleague Letter gathers House support, led by Rep Jim Leach and fellow Republicans Amno Houghton and Doug Bereuter, to safeguard DFA as a separate account.
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