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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 2001

Page

4

Gazette Communications Leadership Team and Executives

Gazette Communications names Joe Hladky as Chairman and Publisher Chuck Peters as President and COO Ken Slaughter as Executive VP and CFO in leadership lineup for the media group.

the Gazette Mark Bowden Jerry Elsen Dave Storey Scott Swenson Peg Schmitz

Pope enters Damascus mosque in push for interfaith dialogue

The pope's walk into a Muslim house of worship in Damascus marks a historic bid to unite Christians and Muslims. Syrian President Assad urged faith unity against Israel as John Paul II urged a new spirit of dialogue, noting violence harms the Creator's image. The pope, frail but determined, emphasized peace and common ground among the three monotheistic faiths.

Damascus Syria London Times John Paul II Peter Occhiogrosso Doubleday Allah Abraham Moses Jesus Muhammad Bashar Assad Israel Israelis Daily Telegraph John Paul Assad Middle East

Gazette Letters Policy Summary

The Gazette states it does not vouch for readers letters accuracy or judge opinions. It allows equal opportunity for corrections or contradictions from other readers to be published.

Nurses Week Celebrations Highlight University Hospitals Staff

The Gazette notes National Nurses Week with remarks from University Hospitals staff about nursing as a calling. It emphasizes education licensure continuing education and the dedication of nurses with decades of service. Readers are invited to submit 300 word letters with name address and phone number for publication.

the Gazette Cedar Rapids Iowa

Reader Letter Opposes Expanded Tax Aid for World Hunger

A Gazette reader denounces proposed food aid for Third World children as a misuse of earnings. He emphasizes personal tax responsibility, argues for tax reduction, and says he would donate his money himself if he chooses.

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Politicians Back Tax Plan Criticized by Voters in Iowa

A reader denounces Rep. Jim Nussle and Sen. Chuck Grassley for supporting a tax plan deemed risky and skewed toward the wealthy. The letter alleges wealthy locals gain thousands while the average Iowan loses and urges voters to remember at the next election.

Jim Nussle Chuck Grassley Nussles Grassleys

TV Turnoff Week reshapes a day care home in Iowa

Polly Chalstrom shares how a week without television changed behavior and interactions in her Anamosa day care. Children chose activities, songs and stories flourished, and conflicts declined as screens faded. The experiment suggests letting go of TV can foster closer, more engaged learning moments.

Nick Jr Iowa Bob the Builder Wiggles Jack

Kerrey faces renewed scrutiny over Vietnam raid claims

Fort Worth Star-Telegram columnist contends that Bob Kerrey's 1969 Thanh Phong action remains clouded but should not be revisited to derail a war hero’s reputation. He cites media conduct and conflicting accounts, urging healing over renewed investigations.

Bill Thompson Kerrey Vietnam Bob Kerrey Dan Rather CBS Nebraska TV News Star Thanh Phong Gerhard Pentagon Gregory Vistica Newsweek Vistica Klann

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