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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1997
Page
4
Due Hladky becomes prominent figure, with Ken Slaughter as president and publisher and Jerry Elen as vice president and treasurer. Editorial pages editor role goes to Mark Bowden, who chairs the editorial board, with managing editor also named.
The Iowa editorial questions an $11 million plan by Democrats to boost education funding and add 875 teachers. It argues money alone won’t solve issues and urges efficient use of existing funds before seeking more. House leader Brent Siegrist backs spending efficiency over new money.
A $32 million federal suit challenges NYAC headgear and groin protections and limits on on ground hits in an Ultimate Fighting Championship. Promoters argue fans want a free for all in a closed ring, while the court upheld the NYAC rules.
Peter Jaynes, history professor at Kirkwood Community College, describes daily sounds in Dalian China. He notes hot water recharging, gas stoves, washing machines, street vendors, traffic horns, crowds, and school loudspeakers shaping urban life.
In a letter to the Gazette, Inara Powers argues that trophy hunting is a cruel, self-aggrandizing activity. She criticizes hunters for videotaping a buck kill, urges using time for good, and condemns any award for such acts.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public affairs. Submissions must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number, not published. anonymity is not allowed. Editors may edit content and return nothing to sender. Letters capped at 300 words, one per writer per 30 days. Column length advised at 700 words or fewer. Address submissions to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 Fax 319 398 5846 Email gazette fyiowa.infi.net Include full contact details.
Judy Fitzgibbons expresses gratitude to Cedar Rapids city workers at the Sixth Avenue recycling center and other drop-off sites for their courteous help. She notes staff directions to bins and occasional assistance with items, calling the interim recycling setup a semi pleasant excursion.
Letter writer Randall Vartabedian condemns House passage of Clinton foreign family planning funds and abortion politics, urging a return to Biblical life. He cites Mother Teresa and Pope John Paul II, shifts to rights rhetoric, and warns of societal decay if God’s words are ignored.
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