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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1997
Page
6
The Gazette argues Iowa should end state run liquor sales as a failed control measure. It cites declines in hard liquor wine and beer consumption from fiscal 1987 to 1996, despite more outlets and higher revenue, and questions why the state remains in wholesale distribution.
Iowa DOT Commissioner Tom Aller argues against four-laning Highway 20 citing traffic counts and 200 million cost. He warns lawmakers may divert funds or force the project, urging GOP leadership to reject pork barrel goals and let state needs drive spending.
Dennis E. Foster argues wireless telephone systems under ClassLink can transform classrooms by enabling instant teacher–parent communication, speeding emergency responses, and boosting productivity. He cites Cedar Rapids pilots and expansions across 100 schools, with real cases from Edgewood Renaissance Academy, Plaza Middle, and Nevis School.
A letter from Byron Flint of Cedar Rapids complains about Linn County gravel roads and urges officials to fund road maintenance. The author also urges state representatives to support the good cause eviction bill for mobile home residents and to pressure lawmakers to act.
A Swisher reader attacks the March of Dimes for allegedly shifting from cure to abortion and fetal research, citing Grand Illusions figures and alleging ties to Planned Parenthood and political lobbying. The letter warns Christians to avoid partnerships with unbelievers and cites 2 Corinthians 6 14.
Keith Zeigler from Cedar Rapids criticizes The Gazette for seeking individual city employee sick leave usage and addresses. He argues employees are not public figures and should not face humiliation. abuses are the supervisors’ duty, not the paper’s.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions in readers letters. Letters may be corrected or contradicted by other readers with future publication opportunities.
Clement H. Lynch argues that property owners seek a local tax for refurbishing downtown Waterloo to attract business, contrasting with charities handling welfare. He notes Reagan's tax cut and warns Iowa Republicans about a proposed state tax cut amid an 11 billion infrastructure bill, urging realism.
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters and guest columns on public business for possible publication. Submissions must include the writer’s full name, signature, daytime phone, and full street address. Anonymous letters are not accepted. 300 word limit per letter. one letter per writer every 30 days. Address submissions to Cedar Rapids GazetteBox 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Fax and email contact details provided.
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