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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1997
Page
4
Due Hladley as President and Publisher Ken Slaughter as Vice President and Treasurer Dale Larson as Vice President and General Manager Kerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Mark Bowden as Managing Editor indicate a structured leadership team for the publication.
The NRCC labeled Lt. Col. Leonard Boswell a threat to constitutional rights after a Castro related vote. The Gazette editors condemn the tactic as gratuitous political bait and echo concerns over partisan attacks on Boswell, Iowa’s veteran politician and former Senate leader.
A column criticizes Congress for a proposed NEA cut to 10 million dollars, arguing the move risks shutting the agency. The piece questions censorship of art and cites Hillary Clinton opposing the cut, asking what other art might be targeted next.
Springville resident Deb Vaughn argues against tying partial birth abortion to anencephaly. She urges careful, respectful discussion and notes the real grief families face when a baby with this defect is lost.
James Bearns criticizes the mayor and council over alleged mismanagement and envisions a need for a city manager. Edith Belverstone condemns closer China ties citing child labor and persecution. He also flags parking and road work issues, overpass safety, and staffing reforms at City Hall.
A reader endorses moving beyond Wild West imagery and condemns animal cruelty in rodeos and related performances. The letter argues that calf jerking, bull goring with spurs, and bucking horses are not entertainment and contrasts ranch work with entertainment culture. The writer cites personal horses' history to support the stance.
A reader argues flag desecration is overstated and voters should understand flag rules. The letter cites First Amendment protection and questions constitutional aims while urging readers to contact Senators Grassley and Harkin with their views.
The Gazette accepts letters up to 300 words. Include full name street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown will be printed. Mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 398 5846.
Public eyes focus on Bluestem Solid Waste Agency as it seeks a new landfill on a prime Linn County farm. Nine member board reflects Cedar Rapids dominance with one mayoral and four council seats, plus two supervisors and one county towns appointee. Residents outside Cedar Rapids feel disenfranchised as Cedar Rapids voters influence county waste policy over broader Linn County.
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