Editorial leadership names announced
Jerry Elsen editor of Editorial Pages and Mark Bowden managing editor and Editorial Board chairman named in new leadership lineup.
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Mark Bowden
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1997
Page
4
No smoking row at Paramount Theatre prompts outrage
Gazette columnist notes concert last weekend in Cedar Rapids where joints and pipes were lit amid security. The piece questions enforcement of Iowa anti smoking laws and who is responsible for policing the Paramount Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount Theatre
Cedar Rapids
Police
Paramount Management
Diana Nollen
Gazette
Iowa
Pisin
Nollen
Ames
Terrific Timing in U N Dues Row and Iraq Pressure
The piece critiques Congress blocking past due UN and IMF funds while Saddam Hussein obstructs weapons inspections. It notes Clinton refused a trade off on family planning funds and warns of a weak coalition stance. Netanyahu warns Iran could threaten US and Israel alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Clinton
Saddam Hussein
United Nations
International Monetary Fund
Kofi Annan
U.N
United States
Saddam
Baghdad
District of Columbia
Iraq
Benjamin Netanyahu
Iran
Israel
Netanyahu
Junk science in court and its impact on medical liability
Washington based writer argues against junk science in high profile cases like Louise Woodward and silicone breast implant lawsuits. Highlights juries misreading expert opinion, calls for science panels to credential witnesses, notes Dow Corning bankruptcy and a decline in silicone reliant medical devices, urging Congress to act and judges to uphold scientific fact over emotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Vondrakhen
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Louise Woodward
Woodward
Matthew Kappen
Hiller Zobel
Houston
John O’quinn
South Carolina
Dow Corning Co
Harvard
Mayo Clinic
Johns Hopkins
University of Michigan
Samuel Pointer
Congress
Dow Corning
O’quinns
Pointer
Jones
Bowhunting debate urges city safety and ethics
Matthew Brosh of Cedar Rapids argues bowhunting offers a fairer challenge and greater safety in city limits. He praises experienced hunters with safety training while contrasting risks from rifle shots and noting deer senses and urban dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish and Game Department
City crews praised for removing snow debris after storm
Residents commend Cedar Rapids workers from Streets Forestry Water Departments for long shifts clearing downed trees and debris after a heavy wet snowstorm. Doug Loggins notes joint effort and strong public appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Department
Reader Letter Praises, Debates Teen After School Care
Pat Wagner of Cedar Rapids responds to an Iowa City writer’s Nov 11 letter on teens home alone after school. Wagner argues development varies, ADHD and other needs matter, and supports structured activities over juvenile court intervention, urging community care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Susan Reimer
Correction: Tilden column on Reno misprints corrected
The guest column by Robert C. Tilden was corrected for two transcription errors. It discusses Janet Reno under law, noting the statute does not address evidence credibility, and critiques media portrayal as performative, linking to the independent counsel statute’s wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Tilden
Janet Reno
Tilden
Reno
Independent Counsel
Gazette invites public letters and guest columns
The Cedar Rapids Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns addressing public business. Letters are subject to editing with a 300 word limit, columns up to about 700 words. Include name, street address and daytime phone number. only your name and hometown will run.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Couple Admit Grammar Debate Captures Writers’ Attention
A discussion on the use of admit without to and the phrase couple of in writing. The piece cites headlines and paragraphs showing how writers alternate admit being poor with admit to being poor and explains usage nuances for couple with or without of.
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Jane Roe
John Doe
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