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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1998
Page
8
Rosemary Aceto-Carlini of Cedar Rapids writes about choosing Iowa over Chicago, celebrating the culture, museums, festivals, and friendly people. She cherishes farm fields, small-town pace, and a world where shopping and arts feel close at hand.
Merleta Roberts questions a doctor columnist over be an inquisitive person to the day of death read avariciously and greedily versus voraciously while noting common dictionary illustrations. Delores Meister defends Canada goose spelling against Canadian goose while Marilyn Smith flags cemetery notice phrasing about red iron hangers possible wrought iron.
The Gazette letter writers argue that trail construction in eastern Linn and Jones Counties will take years, but supporters point to past examples like the Wabash Trace Trail. They defend liability insurance for volunteers, view costs as investments, and note trail users seeking lodging and attractions along Cedar Valley routes.
Independence resident Nic Osterhaus warns that the Y2K issue could halt essential services as mainframes misread 1900 for 2000. He notes oil rigs electric plants railroads and water facilities rely on calendar-based systems and fear technician shortages hinder upgrades.
A Cedar Rapids reader argues to preserve the Town and Country Shopping Center branch, noting the bookmobile’s loss, relocation from First Avenue and 33rd Street, and the convenience of parking and traffic avoidance while urging a valid use of funds and inviting others to visit the center.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name address and daytime phone number, with only the name and hometown published. Submit to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by FAX or email at gazette fyiowa.com.
A letter from David and Barbara Backes of Vinton urges Iowa lawmakers to repeal the 85 percent nonparole requirement for certain felonies. They warn of crowded prisons and lack of probation, arguing judges can no longer consider individual circumstances or remorse in sentencing.
In Cedar Rapids Arlene Fassler notes a court case about a Tipton couple suing over a chicken head without a body. She ridicules lawsuits and questions potential damages in a sarcastic letter to the editor about legal overreach and consumer claims.
Downtown Iowa City locals criticize the Dubuque Street Mall and new benches. A note signed the locals urges residents to use the benches while warning they may be vandalized by skateboarders. The writer calls for citations and damages and questions bicycle rule enforcement at City Park.
In letters and reports from Oct 28 and 29, Mid-American Energy seeks a 4.5 percent increase in its natural gas delivery charges to equalize rates across Iowa. A separate Oct 29 release shows Mid-American Energy Holding Co earning 53.6 million dollars for the quarter ending Sept 30, up from 46.9 million a year earlier, raising questions about rate parity versus shareholder gains under deregulation.
The Gazette states letters are not fact checked nor judged by the paper. It invites corrections and contradictions to be published in equal opportunity in future issues.
Hollywood singing cowboys set moral examples with Gene Autry and Roy Rogers as leading figures. Autry died October 2 at 91, Rogers passed July 6 at 86, leaving a lasting influence on fans and young viewers who treasured their on and off screen roles as ideal heroes and role models.
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