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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1998
Page
4
Joe Hladley serves as President, Ken Slaughter as Vice President and Treasurer, Dale Larson as Vice President and General Manager, with Mark Bowden as Board Chairman and er eSeon as Managing Editor.
A call to voters highlighting the importance of casting ballots in today’s elections. It notes that national attention, local races in Iowa, and three districts near Eastern Iowa influence control of the House. Voters are urged to participate, emphasizing that every vote counts and shapes governance.
The 77 year old John Glenn rockets with a seven member Discovery crew amid debate over politics and science. Supporters hail the historic revival while critics argue the mission boosts Clinton and Glenn’s legacy without delivering medical breakthroughs. The launch invites comparison to his 1962 orbital feat and promises data for space medicine research.
The piece argues anti abortion extremism fuels a broader fight to replace democracy with a theocratic state. It links Slepian’s shooting to a network including Army of God, Neo Nazi links, and figures like Eric Rudolph and Paul Hill, detailing threats and violence since the 1980s.
Andrea TeKippe supports Jessie's football playing at West High in Iowa City, arguing gender does not determine skill. She notes individual differences in strength and speed, praises team support, and urges continued encouragement for girls to pursue football and other sports despite traditional views.
A letter argues Halloween has grown bloodier and more complex through entertainment trends. The writer, a Christian, condemns gore and secular origins while urging readers to consider what children should learn and the redeeming role of faith in fear.
Mauryne Simoens of Cedar Rapids urges mayor and council to impeach Ole Munson and dismiss Tom Riley after alleged improper phone calls to a city employee from multiple locations for business. She cites gun case remnants and vows citizen action to hold officials accountable.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include full name street address and daytime phone number. published letters will show only your name and hometown. Mailing address is Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Fax and email options listed.
Janet King of Cedar Rapids urges Congress to authorize payment of more than 1.5 billion dollars in United Nations dues and peacekeeping assessments. She warns U S credibility and voting rights in the General Assembly depend on timely dues, urging representatives to back support now and going forward.
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