Gazette leadership roster lists editors and executives
The Gazette presents its executive team and editorial leadership including Mark Bowden as Executive Editor Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Dave Storey as Vice President Advertising Scot Swenson Peg Schmitz as Vice President Print Operations Joe Hladky as Chairman Publisher Chuck Peters as President and COO Ken Slaughter as EVP and CFO.
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Gazette editorials weigh higher fuel standards for U.S. cars
The piece recalls 1975 standards and a possible rise in mileage as the Bush administration awaits a NAS study. Senator Trent Lott signals openness to reasonable increases while noting SUVs and light trucks dominate sales. It argues behavior steering, not a command economy, may shape outcomes and warns physics limits could constrain gains.
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Gazette invites letters. 300-word limit and contact rules
The Gazette requests letters up to 300 words. Include your full name, street address and daytime phone number. only name and hometown publish. One letter per writer every 30 days. Editorials may be edited. Send to Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com.
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Preserve urban woodlands in Cedar Rapids road debate
A letter to the Gazette argues for preserving Cedar Rapids urban woodlands amid plans for a Cedar River bridge and East Post Road expansion. The writer urges prioritizing greenbelts and long term city design over rapid road and development projects.
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Orphans Denounce Johnson Stuttering Experiments
Debbie Conner of Cedar Rapids questions the ethics of Wendell Johnson and Mary Tudor in the long ago stuttering study. She argues that using orphans without consent caused lasting harm and that the supposed scientific gains do not justify the cruel methods.
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Mary Korlaske
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Debbie Conner
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Blaming Game Between Parents and Teachers Should End
A call to unite educators parents and students to improve student performance. Emphasizes shared responsibility for learning and suggests summer rejuvenation for teachers reading with children and five minutes of special time for parents. Encourages students to read explore and question sources beyond television.
Generosity applauded for Dr. Chirantan Ghosh aid
The piece praises Dr. Chirantan Ghosh for supporting the Green Square Meals program with compassion. It criticizes City Council members for diverting a small fund intended for public needs to an ice arena project, rather than funding daily meals for citizens.
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Give Bush Some Credit Letter Critiques and Context
A reader defends President Bush, argues Congress sets presidential pay, notes gasoline price shifts, and criticizes Clinton’s record. The writer compares the nation to a ship needing time to change course and labels Clinton as untrustworthy while praising Bush’s handling of policy.
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Gazette Letters Policy Says Readers Can Seek Corrections
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or judge the opinions in letters. It invites readers to submit contradictions or corrections for potential publication, ensuring equal opportunity for responses.
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Atlantis The Lost Empire Music Elevates Disney Film
Dennis Lynch notes the June 21 showing of Atlantis The Lost Empire is filled with a stirring James Newton Howard score that runs through most of the film. He praises the background music as effective and essential, letting animation stand without lyric interference.
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Expansion of NATO sparks debate over costs and commitments
The article analyzes expanding NATO beyond 19 members and the risks of entanglement in regional conflicts such as the Baltic states, Macedonia and Kosovo. It notes Polish officials pushing for fast inclusion of Latvia Lithuania Estonia and seven others and cites Sen Biden on limited NATO involvement in Macedonia.
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