Editorial: Federalizing airport security not the answer
The Gazette argues against a full federal police force for screening passengers and luggage. It notes past government failures in hunting Osama bin Laden and preventing 9 11, while endorsing limited short term measures and a government airline partnership as a long term solution. It cites Bush proposed oversight at O Hare as sensible.
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Larry Eichel
Osama bin Laden
Eichel
Europe
United States
National Guard
Bush
Chicago
O'Hare
War on Terrorism Drags On as Hunt for Bin Laden Persists
The piece notes prolonged efforts to capture Osama bin Laden, citing CIA attempts to pressure Afghan rebels, past Clinton plans to seize al Qaida assets, and missile strikes. It highlights Taliban ambiguity on bin Laden’s location and warns allies and strategy require careful handling amid ongoing conflict.
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Bush
United States
Osama bin Laden
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
Clinton
al-Qa’eda
bin Laden
Afghanistan
Scotsman
Scotland
Taliban
U.S
Ridge must push federal airport police for security overhaul
Larry Eichel argues Tom Ridge should push to federally police airport security by creating a dedicated agency to screen passengers, train workers, and manage equipment. The plan aims to restore credibility after the attack and secure funding, pay, and status for frontline screeners, with Ridge leading Homeland Security efforts.
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Larry Eichel
Tom Ridge
Harrisburg
Homeland Security
Bush
National Guard
Chicago
O'Hare
Congress
White House
Ridge
Washington
Chamber meddling sparks debate over local government consolidation
Letter writer blasts Chamber of Commerce for pushing a government merger instead of boosting jobs at Goss and Cedarapids. He urges the chamber to focus on attracting businesses to offset 1,000 lost blue‑ collar positions and questions motives behind consolidating city governance amid election concerns.
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Goss
Cedarapids Inc
Chamber
Corbett
Chamber of Commerce
Iowa Municipal Primary Letters Due Tomorrow
Letters about the October 9 municipal primary must reach The Gazette's opinion department by noon tomorrow. Short letters have better chance. focus on specific proposals or ideas rather than candidates personal attributes.
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Iowa
Gazette
Carpetbagger candidates urged out of Cedar Rapids race
A reader accuses mayoral hopeful Paul D. Pate and parks candidate Wade Wagner of relocating to Marion and the county to meet eligibility. The writer recalls past primary defeat for Pate and criticizes their campaign funds and residency claims, urging long-term Cedar Rapids residents for Oct 9 leadership votes.
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Paul D. Pate
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Iowa Senate
Bowman Lane
Fact
Ron Corbett
Old House
Chamber of Commerce
Wade Wagner
Cedar Rapidian
Pinehurst Drive
Bruner Seeks Cedar Rapids Mayoral Victory in Civility Push
Viola E. Walters urges Cedar Rapids voters to back Nancy Bruner for mayor. Bruner promises mature leadership civility public comment broadcasts better veterans relations and inclusive governance for all Cedar Rapids residents. Vote on Oct 9.
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Nancy Bruner
Cedar Rapidians
Lock the doors mournful note on airline hijackings
Stanley Volkens of Cedar Rapids laments that simple locked doors between passenger areas and the cockpit might have prevented four hijackings. He questions why the airline industry has not adopted this obvious safeguard despite the national grief for the victims and their families.
Horror movie blurs as nation grieves on 9 11 tragedy
Narrator watches WTC and Pentagon attacks on TV and, moved to tears, reflects on heroes fighting fires and searching for survivors while singing the national anthem and praying for America.
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World Trade Center
Pentagon
Vision for Cedar Rapids Public Forums Urges Inclusive Participation
A civic appeal invites broad public input to shape Cedar Rapids future direction. Leaders frame vision as America's idea of shared freedom and ground-level involvement, urging residents to join forums as the town takes its first step toward collective progress.
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America
Cedar Rapids
The Gazette Accepts Public Letters and Guest Columns
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns on public business. Contributors must include full name, address, and daytime phone number. anonymous submissions are not accepted. Letters up to 300 words and columns to about 650 words are the usual limits, and all material may be edited.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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