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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1997
Page
4
The Gazette editorial argues that tobacco purchase ID rules mirror liquor controls and probe federal intrusion into state domains. It notes uneven enforcement, cites teen smoking dangers from the American Cancer Society, and warns smoking causes widespread loss of life and health costs.
Judge Ronald Schechtman imposes a 59000 fine on DeCoster Farms of Iowa for 1995 Wright County, Hardin and Hamilton County hog manure discharge into a stream feeding the Iowa River. State officials say the case marks a “chronic” polluter status and strips protections from neighbors.
Julie Olson of West Liberty cites a March 5 letter from a pastor of the Evangelical Free Church of Oelwein, condemning usage of Leviticus 18 22 to claim God hates homosexuality and urging views of God as love not hate.
A March 2 letter argues abortion totals surpass capital punishment in harm, calling abortion a holocaust and urging focus on ending both, while noting the death penalty has produced some wrongfully convicted executions. It contends that protecting the unborn should take priority and criticizes those who oppose the stance.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions in readers letters. It notes contradictions or corrections are welcome and will have equal opportunity for publication.
The piece argues three unions are running a radio ad against a proposed 15 percent Iowa income tax cut. It contends unions push for no tax cut, linking it to growth in government and union dues, and mocks union leaders while claiming rank and file participation is low in trades.
The Gazette invites readers to send letters up to 300 words. Include full name street address and a daytime phone number. Only name and hometown will be published. Mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazette tilowa infi net.
The Gazette editorial staff earns praise for thought provoking content on cloning in the Feb 28 issue. Harley Donald of Marion commends the editorial and syndicated pieces as morally philosophical scientifically and emotionally stimulating more than local political potshots.
In Iowa on March 3 the House Judiciary Committee passed HF 152 which would create a lien against amounts paid to accident victims not covered by workers compensation for licensed professionals. Rep. Clyde Bradley sponsored HF 152 and HF 83. Cedar Rapids Rep. Chuck Larson guided the measure through committee. Karen Burton notes concerns about medical liens and doctor patient relations.
Article notes the need for activism to protect animals as rights holders, citing Audrey Rahn of Cedar Rapids and criticizing APHIS USDA enforcement, minimal standards under the Animal Welfare Act, and lenient courts as contributors to ongoing animal suffering.
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