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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 2000

Page

4

Newspaper leadership lineup announces new executive team

Joe Hladley becomes a key figure alongside President Chuck Peters and COO Ken Slaughter. Dale Larson advances to VP level in finance while Jerry Elsen remains Editor of Editorial Pages and leads the Editorial Board with Mark Bowden as Managing Editor.

Jerry Elsen

Iowa editors oppose heavier penalties for attacking sports officials

Editorial argues assault is assault regardless of location and warns singling out athletes officials markets unfair penalties. It notes rising hostilities at games, cites Iowa High School Athletic Association figures, and urges judges to decide cases on seriousness rather than special sports arena standards.

Iowa Aer Iowa High School Athletic Association

No tapping reserves or cutting fuel tax opposed

Opinion piece rejects tapping the emergency oil stockpile and suspending the 4.3 cent federal gasoline tax. It argues the stockpile is for true emergencies and warns against deficit highway funding. It notes higher prices this year and compares U S prices to Europe and Asia while forecasting potential OPEC actions.

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Bush faces four challenges after McCain campaign pause

The piece argues John McCain suspended his campaign after defeats in key states and predicts George W. Bush should reach out to McCain. It outlines four hurdles for Bush, including Gore’s nomination likelihood, Clinton fatigue, Gore’s unprincipled image, and hostile media coverage as the 2000 race shapes up.

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Senators weigh display of Ten Commandments in chambers

In Iowa, fourteen senators push a resolution to show the Ten Commandments in the Senate. Sen. Steve King defends Judeo Christian values while opposing public display, arguing for neutral government and freedom of religion for freethinkers and taxpayers alike. Contact details are provided for viewpoint input.

Senate Steve King R-Kiron Iowa King

Edison Schools offer major benefits for Cedar Rapids schools

Edison would invest to develop staff, curriculum, and infrastructure with guaranteed student performance gains. They would reduce the superintendent's workload, operate with a proven curriculum and experienced team, and allow a smooth transition if goals are not met. The board is urged to accept soon to avoid higher costs and improvenent delays.

Cedar Rapids Edison Lew Finch Finch

Leonard Pitts Jr. column on parenting duties

The columnist argues parents must instill behavior and a helpful outlook in children. He condemns delinquent parenting and urges responsible guidance to prevent society from declining. The piece ends with a call for readers to reflect on their own influence and responsibility.

Leonard Pitts Jr

Gazette letter submission guidelines and contact data

The Gazette outlines a 300 word limit for letters and requires name street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown will be published. Submissions may be sent by mail to Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com.

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Whispers on Iowa Issues Spark Design Debate

A citizen calls for a reverse Iowa statehood quarter featuring a heart muscle to symbolize the heartland. The note questions the Iowa Child project and argues for prioritizing local flora and seeds over international rain forest education.

Iowa Heartland

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