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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1997
Page
7
Readers defend and fault pet owners in a Cedar Rapids debate about a cat killed by a car on Mount Vernon Road. Contributors cite leash laws, driver speed, and responsibilities of owners to confine pets near roads.
The Gazette requests letters and guest columns addressing public business. All material may be edited and returned letters are not possible. Writers must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number. Addresses are not published. Limit is 300 words per letter and one letter per writer per day.
Opinion urges moving beyond vengeance after the death of Eric Shaw and a Cedar Rapids bank incident. Calls for compassion, understanding, and trust in the Lord while acknowledging the pain of involved officers and families.
Cedar Rapids letters writer laments impact of a proposed skating facility on Ellis Park. He notes loss of 50 to 100 mature trees, increased traffic on Ellis Boulevard, and asks who will bear costs and maintenance while urging preservation of park heritage.
The Gazette states it does not verify letters for accuracy or endorse opinions. It invites corrections or contradictions from readers and offers an equal opportunity for publication.
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