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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 2000
Page
6
Bill Ferguson argues that political ads lower voter intelligence by being either vague feel good messages or negative character attacks. He cites Georgia candidates and laments a political climate favoring appearance over substance, suggesting future leaders will be merely TV personas.
City council upheld a rule barring vinyl siding on 1434 Third Ave SE amid Cedar Rapids historic district status. Citizens pushed for preservation, with 60 percent approval to form the district. the case tests whether the city can protect history without stifling property owners and district grants.
A Tuesday presidential debate failed to produce a decisive moment as Al Gore and George Bush received similar praise for conduct and tone. Analysts note voters remain disengaged, with little impact on opinions and two more unscripted appearances ahead.
The message argues that pools schools and ballparks need funding and that a local option tax could cover the costs while noting major league profits could support minor league facilities. It criticizes tax cuts for the wealthy and urges voting based on budget surplus and social programs. It also questions oil industry ties and cites Newsweek predicting a close election.
The piece recounts Michael D. Jones of North Liberty using the Internet to accuse sinners and notes past claims of obtaining honorary degrees from the Universal Life Church. It references Kirby Hensley and a 1972 Modesto meeting, a Carter Graham controversy, Meese led entrapment of adults in pornography, and a Shelby Neb farmer who died by own action.
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone number. only your name and hometown will be published. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or by FAX 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com.
A reader commends Shirley Ruedy for her Cancer Update column in The Gazette. The writer credits her with compassionate, informed responses during treatment and acknowledges her awards and service to Eastern Iowa readers.
Readers discuss St. Luke's Hospital and Mercy Medical Center billboards with the slogan Dont Compromise Your Heart. The letter argues the ads inform the public and spur excellence in care, not undermine community health.
City council weighs 940000 for a tennis center and baseball stadium design while residents urge funding to boost police safety including a new helicopter, arguing morale and public safety priorities.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or judge reader opinions in letters. It allows equal opportunity for publication of corrections or contradictions as desired by readers.
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