No honor in Air Force case says Gazette editor
The editor argues 1st Lt. Kelly Flinn deserved a dishonest discharge for lying and disobeying orders over adultery rumors. The piece contends public attention on the affair overshadowed core misconduct and notes she must repay training costs with no veterans benefits.
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Kelly Flinn
U.S. Air Force
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Tom Harkin
Senate
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Zigo
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Sheila Widnall
Minot Air Force Base
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SUVs Move From Farm to City Lanes in Iowa Markets
The rise of sport-utility vehicles shifts from rural trucks to urban use with extended cabs and four wheel drive. In 1996 Iowa records show 12,400 SUV sales reflecting a status symbol trend, as dealers note owners enjoy the capability even if not needed.
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New Cedar Rapids police station raises pride and concern
Pat Sellergren notes Cedar Rapids built a modern police station with beauty and efficiency but laments the reason: the city’s population has doubled in 60 years while the police force grew faster, shifting the ratio from 1 officer per 933 residents in 1937 to 1 per 568 today.
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Cedar Rapids
Joseph Campbell
Alarmed columnist questions growing police power and future urban design
Pat Sellergren of Cedar Rapids argues that expanding police staffing and a larger station may not fix underlying crime causes. He cautions that building status shapes society and questions whether safer outcomes will come from other solutions.
Letters to the Gazette on salvation and faith
A May 11 letter argues belief in Jesus alone does not guarantee heaven. It cites scripture and Charles Ryrie to say salvation rests on faith, with good deeds as gratitude, not a requirement. The writer questions Barna survey results and notes widespread religious doubt. Richard Lanning, Alburnett.
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Heaven
Hell
Charles Ryrie
Dallas Theological Seminary
Ryrie
Jesus Christ
Don Wishniewsky
Cedar Rapids
Barna
Earth
Satan
America
Richard Lanning
Alburnett
Iowa legislators praised for local control on teen smoking
The Iowa chapters of the American Cancer Society American Heart Association and American Lung Association thank Sens Robert Dvorsky and Andy McKean and Reps Ron Corbett Kay Chapman Bo Foege Todd Taylor Rosemary Thomson for backing a local control bill. The tobacco lobby opposed giving cities and counties more authority, but Linn County lawmakers supported the measure while the broader legislature did not.
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American Cancer Society
American Heart Association
American Lung Association Bank
Robert Dvorsky
Andy McKean
Ron Corbett
Kay Chapman
Bo Foege
Todd Taylor
Rosemary Thomson
State
Linn County
American Lung Association
John Wollner
Byron Beasley
Alan Rowe
Gazette Accepts Public Letters and Columns
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include writer’s full name signature street address and daytime phone. No anonymity. 300 word limit per letter, one per writer every 30 days. Column length advised under 700 words.
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Fuzzy Zoeller Controversy Sparks Letter to Editor
A reader from Marion defends Fuzzy Zoeller against calls for apologies over a chicken and collards remark. The writer argues Tiger Woods was not offended and credits media with creating offense, urging support for Zoeller and healthy eating comments.
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Tiger
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Fuzzy
T.G. Jackson
Marion
Dignity Eroded as Gore On Tour Critics Blast Gore in China
A letter from Howard Hod Schilling attacks Al Gore for his China visit and home arrival, accusing him of diplomatic embarrassment and lacking dignity. The writer mocks Gore and suggests self incriminating dreams, concluding with a harsh personal critique of Gore and President Clinton.
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Willie
Tennessee
Mr. Gore
Bill
Gazette Letters Policy Says Readers Share Opinions
The Gazette prints readers letters without vouching for accuracy or judging opinions. It notes that contradictions or corrections from other readers may appear in future publications.
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Memorial Day tribute urged by Vietnam veteran
A Vietnam veteran calls for honoring all who served by attending Memorial Day programs, visiting cemeteries, flying flags, and praying for those who did not return home to defend America. He cites John 15 13 to express the sacrifice of service.
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America
Race statistics question on Hispanic origin race reporting
Explorer 97 April note explains 1990 Census allowed Hispanics to be any race. The page notes some Hispanics were counted as black, with editor Robert Levi Schuman clarifying the policy. The question cites a dictionary claim about Moors being Caucasian, but census rules focus on origin separate from race.
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Mark Bowden
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