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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1998
Page
4
Joe Hindley is President and Publisher, Ken Slaughter is Vice President and Treasurer, Dale Larson is Vice President and General Manager, Jerry Elsen is Editor of Editorial Pages, Mark Bowden is Editorial Board Chairman and Managing Editor.
The piece lauds a new Iowa initiative by Secretary of State Paul Pate named Iowa First Vote to engage high school seniors on registering and voting. It notes adults rarely vote despite funding projects and urges student voters to influence both peers and parents. It emphasizes the stake of 18 year olds in this fall's election.
The piece cautions voters to study issues before Election Day 1998 and watch for misleading ads and last minute bombshells. It notes Senator Harkin, facing re election potential in a hypothetical fall race, urged rejection of a farm disaster aid bill to leverage his amendment.
A reader urges careful scrutiny of the proposed Grant Wood Trail asserting potential condemnation, private land fragmentation, and safety costs. It questions crossing Highway 13 and Marion Airport impacts, insurance provisions, and whether tax dollars would fund disputes or maintenance.
A Linn County reader raises strong concerns about funding and feasibility of a Squaw Creek Park lake project. They question Corps of Engineers financing, environmental restrictions, siltation and runoff, hazardous waste dumping, and potential loss of natural park beauty. They note past votes against the project and urge preservation of the park for recreation.
A 76-year-old World War II veteran from Cedar Rapids urges the Civil Rights Commission to address anti LGBTQ+ discrimination. He cites personal losses and urges attendees to voice their views, emphasizing reason and faith in the protest.
A reader argues for equal accountability under law in the Clinton case, condemning perjury and obstruction while rejecting double standards. The letter cites impeachment as proper, compares past leaders, and critiques political bias amid the Lewinsky affair.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites readers to submit letters and guest columns on public matters. Include full name signature complete address and daytime phone number. no anonymous submissions. Letters limited to 300 words with one letter per 30 days.
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