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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 2001
Page
4
Editorial notes tight race over city debt and growth in a campaign shaped by out‑of‑town endorsements and economic fears. Voters sour on incumbents and tax-and-spend concerns linger, while newcomers must navigate debt, redevelopment, and infrastructure projects as Tuesday results offer cautious optimism.
A reader objects to the Oct 15 piece on Cedar Rapids grade schools and math computation decline. They argue computation practice is neglected in favor of problem solving, urging focus on basic arithmetic skills before emphasizing higher level concepts and later topics like probability and statistics.
Norman Luxenburg argues limits on U S aims in Afghanistan emphasizing ousting the Taliban and ending terrorist safe havens while offering aid to civilians. He cautions against pursuing democracy or economic rebuilds beyond what is essential and feasible.
A reader from Iowa City criticizes Velma Whiting featured in the Nov 5 Gazette for crocheting dolls while noting a brutal crime attributed to her. The writer emphasizes Shauna Patrick’s suffering and vows not to forget the harm caused.
A letter writer complains about restaurant smoking bans and requests a published list of smoke free establishments. The writer argues bans hurt business and cites personal health impacts as ex smokers seeking non smoking venues. The piece reflects resident demand for transparent non smoking dining options.
A reader vents frustration at Cedar Rapids public schools urging earlier intervention to close readiness gaps, more forums, and reconsideration of policies like calculators and extra education time. The writer notes rising taxes, unemployment, and distrust of the school board while demanding better management of funds.
Dallas Morning News outlines a partisan clash over a $70 billion Democratic stimulus vs a tax cut–heavy Republican plan. It argues for targeted aid including unemployment, health safety nets, and state grants, urging bipartisanship to avert stalemate and meet the president’s deadline.
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