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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1996
Page
4
Doe Hladky serves as President and Publisher while Ken Slaughter is Vice President and Treasurer Dale Larson holds the role of Vice President and General Manager Jerry Elsen edits Editorial Pages and leads the Editorial Board headed by Mark Bowden as Managing Editor The item lists key newsroom executives.
ISU hosts a daylong gambling and family conference where researchers warn about child care at casino arcades and fantasy themed venues. A poll shows notable child involvement in betting and lottery activities, raising concerns over family friendly casino trends and social impact.
The Mini Page in The Gazette lauds Washington 133 word brevity in his inaugural, contrasting it with modern campaigns. It questions whether Washington’s succinctness stemmed from simple issues or rhetoric, noting the 1996 campaign shows speech has grown while content narrows.
The city debates accepting a federal grant covering 70 percent of 208000 for river fountains and bridge lighting. The $62400 local match could fund other needs, while a city planner notes funds target transportation enhancements and are not pork barrel. Public opinion hinges on spending priorities and political influence.
For over four months Dena Chambliss, principal of Hiawatha Elementary, faced personal attacks while safeguards blocked her side from public airing. Gazette coverage favored critics, with letters paused in October and administrators silent on personnel matters, leaving supporters seeking a fair voice.
Ruth Ann Herbert argues in a letter that opposition to bypass development was misrepresented by a reporter. She says many Marion residents do not want full development and cautions that the bypass opening will change the area forever.
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns addressing public matters but reserves editing rights and will not return submissions. Include full name signature address and daytime phone number. anonymous letters are not printed. Limit is 300 words per letter, one per writer every 30 days.
A columnist reflects on reactions to a Newsweek cover showing Melissa Etheridge and Julie Cypher with a baby. The piece explores distress and acceptance, the “them” mindset toward gays, personal encounters, and the idea that gays are also God’s creation. It contrasts mixed feelings with a call for empathy and recognizing shared humanity.
A collage of anecdotes shows piano players at funerals since 1934 and reader reactions from Iowa City. The piece notes punctuation disputes, misheard wordplay about moles and golfers, an 8 year old injured by a police car, and a casting call for non speaking parts in English accented theatre.
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