Gazette leadership roster and executive titles
The Gazette lists key figures in its leadership team including Mark Bowden as Executive Editor Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Dave Storey as Vice President Advertising Scott Swenson as Circulation Director Peg Schmitz as Vice President Print Operations Joe Hladky as Chairman and Publisher Chuck Peters as President and COO Ken Slaughter as Executive Vice President and CFO.
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Network satire predicts reality TV's rise in 25 years
The piece recalls Paddy Chayefsky's Network and notes TV's move toward reality shows. It cites Fox and Discovery networks airing provocative programs and real people chasing ratings, while observers see the trend echoing the film's edge and chaos.
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Peter Finch
Leonard Maltin
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Steve Irwin
Wrong words creep into the language in readers’ notes
Readers supply examples of misused terms and phrasing while a columnist notes common errors. Examples include dimension vs demention, outages vs shortages, and malice aforethought versus malice of aforethought, with comments on illogical or insensitive wording.
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Diane C. Ipsen
Vinton
Diane
James Meier
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Thomas Edison
Gazette Readers Letters Policy Clarifies Publication Rules
The Gazette states that letters to the editor are not guaranteed accurate and do not reflect the paper’s judgments. It notes that readers may submit corrections or contradictions for possible publication, ensuring equal opportunity for responses.
Remove tax penalty on religion court rulings oppose tax-exempt bonds
Opinions urge Congress to exempt all interest on debt for or related to religion from tax. They argue current rules limit religious organizations, raise borrowing costs, and trigger Establishment Clause concerns. Dean A. Spina of Cedar Rapids is cited as counsel for 501(c)(3) and religious groups.
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Ecumenical Community Center
Critique of underage cigarette stings and policing approach
A Cedar Rapids reader argues against police posing as clerks to trap minors buying cigarettes. He urges targeting clerks and parents, not youths, and advocates education about smoking risks over punishment to reduce teen smoking.
Iowans Resist Gov Vilsack Immigrant Zone Plan
Iowa residents in Mason City area rally against Governor Tom Vilsack's plan to turn the state into an immigrant enterprise zone. The Chicago Tribune reports a majority of Iowans oppose it, echoed by Time magazine. Local Iowa papers questioned for lacking coverage.
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Gazette letter guidelines and contact details outlined
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires full name address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown appear in print. Limit one letter per writer per 30 days. Editing may occur. Mailing address is Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Fax and email contacts provided.
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Iowa hog farmers weigh in on U S China policy and borders
The piece argues Iowa farmers understand U S China policy better than Washington and critiques Bush administration moves on Taiwan and China. It notes Republican wings clashing over trade growth with China and cites Rumsfeld Powell Rice and Bush comments on Taiwan and Tibet. It ends with a wry remark on Americans remaining inscrutable to Beijing and Taipei.
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