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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1996
Page
4
Gazette editors analyze how Iowa Republicans and Democrats outline conservative and centrist platforms at state conventions. The piece notes the strong social conservative tilt in the GOP and a more centrist stance for the Democrats, predicting voters will blend elements from both sides rather than embrace all provisions.
U S Senate colleague Phil Gramm criticizes moves to bar Kay Bailey Hutchison from Texas delegation to the Republican National Convention. He says anti Hutchison efforts reflect a partisan slant and narrow openness. Gramm frames the dispute as a test of party inclusivity and principle.
The piece recalls Colson’s prison stint tied to FBI files during Watergate and links to the Privacy Act. It contrasts past panic at Watergate with current White House handling of FBI files and political operatives, urging public accountability and concern over ethical standards.
Retired Navy man Melvin J. Carson of Cedar Rapids urges voters to reject the Cedar Rapids Ship Neverthink plan for a casino boat on the Cedar River. He warns of pollution and costs and recalls Newport Rhode Island's harbor challenges as a cautionary example.
In Cedar Rapids and Montezuma readers argue over gun control, assault weapons, and confiscation. John Johnson defends gun rights while criticizing editors and lawmakers as seeking broad confiscation. Another letter questions statistics and the idea that repealing preemption reduces violence.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. All material may be edited and not returned. Writers must include full name signature address and daytime phone. letters limited to 300 words. one letter per writer every 30 days.
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