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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1999
Page
6
In a June 21 news briefing Governor Vilsack urged voters to examine two proposed Iowa constitutional amendments on spending and taxation. He argued against cliches on tax cuts without service tradeoffs and warned that amending the state framework requires careful deliberation before any vote.
Congress eyes action on nominees as Orrin Hatch pushes new hearings on June 16. Ted Stewart’s potential Utah judgeship spurs movement amid Clinton era stalemates. Daschle notes limited progress as Democrats face a drawn out lame duck term.
A student hands a newspaper feature on Geoffrey Chaucer to Professor Ernster, highlighting how general education and humanities shape work ethics, communication, empathy, and critical thinking. The piece argues humanities aid career success and personal meaning in modern two-year to four-year programs.
Local reader assails Bluestem Board for a Cedar Rapids landfill proposal, accusing officials of omitting communities and misusing law changes. The letter contrasts with Los Angeles County incineration gains and questions the council’s push, seeking alternatives and transparency.
Edith Belverstone of Cedar Rapids laments the lenient Wisconsin laws allowing a woman to harm her fetus. She advocates prosecution and condemns abortion practices and fetal tissue trade, urging ministers and senators to address the issue.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions require writer name and daytime phone, but not address. Anonymous pieces are not accepted. Letters limited to 300 words and one per writer every 30 days. Include signoff with full name. Address submissions to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Fax and email contacts provided.
Jesse A Arenas II from Mount Vernon voices disagreement with a Gazette article on June 14 about gay and lesbian advocacy expanding beyond housing and employment rights. He questions Cedar Rapids’ stance and expects more letters condemning the portrayed acceptance era.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for reader letter accuracy or judge opinions. It invites corrections or contradictions from other readers with equal publication opportunity.
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