Readers weigh truth in politics and media bias
Letter writers criticize sensational reporting and political spin from the Reagan era to the Gulf War. They accuse leaders of lies and hidden pork while urging readers to seek facts beyond gossip and press narratives. Cedar Rapids figures John L. Sullivan and Robert E. Heath comment on misleading statements and cover ups.
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Indonesia
Reagan
Coralville
Iran
Israel
Oliver North
Ollie
White House
John L. Sullivan
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids hosts first American organ weekend at Paramount and Iowa Theater
The Cedar Rapids Area Theatre Organ Society welcomed the American Theatre Organ Society from 28 states and three countries to hear the Mighty Wurlitzer at the Paramount and the Rhinestone Barton at Theatre Cedar Rapids. Organ keepers rely on donors and hours of work to maintain these 1920s and 1930s artifacts amid pride and calls for support.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Organ
Cratos
Paramount Wurlitzer
Barton
Iowa
Yellowstone derived images not capturing geology says reader
A reader argues that Yellowstone's geology surpasses photography noting calderas eruptions 200 000 years ago and ongoing processes from geysers mud pots to glaciers shaping lakes canyons and forests. The letter asks readers to imagine long term change beyond camera memory.
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Yellowstone National Park
Gazette
Great
National Park
Yellowstone
Iowa
Park
Look Upward and Take Account of Your Life Now
A reflective note by Polly Williams urges self examination and moral realignment amid national concern. It calls readers to forgive, repent, and live rightly before it is too late, warning that time is running out for making amends.
Gazette letters welcome with 300 word limit
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include name address and daytime phone. only your name and hometown may be published. Submissions can be mailed to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or sent by fax to 319 398 5846 or by email to gazette fyiowa com.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Correction on Faith United Church of Christ letter
A correction notes the letter urging acceptance of gays and lesbians originated from Faith United Church of Christ in Iowa City. The church's denomination was misidentified in the Oct 26 publication.
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Faith United Church of Christ
Iowa City
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