Editorial urges keeping air bags active and buckling kids in back
The piece supports NHTSA rules to adjust air bag deployment rather than allowing full disconnection. It notes 1999 designs to sense passenger weight and position, cites a 10-year study saving 1 136 lives while 19 adults and 30 children died, and argues keeping airbags legal with rear seating for children.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA
Chicago Tribune
New York Times
Clinton luck cited as economy shapes votes
Dole argues that slower growth could have hurt Clinton in 1996 campaign. Economist says GDP growth around 2 percent signals a steady, not overheating, economy. Analysts suggest a milder slowdown may keep interest rates steady and avoid a recession.
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Frob Dole
U.S. Commerce Department
U.S
Dole
Clinton
Bush
Federal Reserve Board
Robert Dederick
Northern Trust Co
Chicago
NRA should rethink slogan on gun violence in Iowa letter
John W. Johnson of Cedar Rapids argues for stronger gun laws and cites FBI and Journal of Trauma data to claim many gun murders involve perpetrators with no prior criminal records. He contends gun access elevates otherwise law abiding citizens to criminals and suggests adopting a harsher stance.
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John W. Johnson
National Rifle Association
FBI
Journal of Trauma
Iowa
NRA
Gang Lu
University of Iowa
Gerald Rieflin
Ralston Foods
Cedar Rapids
Larry Buttz
Ankeny
United States
Northern Ireland
Letters to the Gazette on St Luke's negative campaigning
A reader condemns St Luke's Hospital for undermining competitors through adverse campaigns. After speaking with staff, the letter suggests the administration seeks to hide its own deficiencies and disrupts efforts by other employees serving the same populations.
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St. Luke’s Hospital
St. Luke's
St. Luke’s
Cedar Rapids residents rail at council abuses and defend Carol Martin
Letters charge the City Council with flagrant abuses and evasive tactics while praising Carol Martin for reporting findings. Citizens demand accountability, legal spending processes, and honest answers from officials amid debates over gun carry, property deals, and school district issues.
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Carol Martin
Carol
Bever Zoo
Mauryne Simoons
Cedar Rapids
The
Gazette
Frederick Miller
Celebrate Families Week Promoted By Cedar Rapids Agency
The Family Service Agency of Cedar Rapids joins Family Service America to mark National Family Week with the theme Celebrate Families. The effort urges schools churches government and businesses to value and support the family as the basic unit of society. Lois A. Buntz executive director urges stronger community policies and work family balance.
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Family Service Agency
Family Service America
Cedar Rapids
Lois A. Buntz
Readers invited to send letters and guest columns
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. All material may be edited and not returned. Writers must include full name, signature, street address, and daytime phone number with submissions. Address letters to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. FAX and email options provided.
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