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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 2001

Page

6

Leadership lineup for the newspaper company

Joe Hladky serves as chairman while Chuck Peters is publisher along with Ken Slaughter as president and chief operating officer and executive vice president and chief financial officer at the firm.

Joe Hladky Chuck Peters Ken Slaughter

Ridge takes helm of Homeland Security after resignation

The editor argues Tom Ridge must have strong congressional powers to coordinate 40 plus domestic security agencies and direct counterterrorism funding. A Graham bill seeks Senate confirmation and unified control, aligning with Bush's aim to deter attackers while preserving freedoms.

Tom Ridge Ridge Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security Homeland Security Congress Bush Sen Bob Graham D-Fla Senate New York City Pentagon Graham Senate Intelligence Committee John Ashcroft

Balance between security and privacy in post 9/11 era

Buckley and a chorus of critics argue for safeguarding civil liberties while expanding terrorism detection. The piece urges restraint on investigative powers, warns against using anti-terror data in unrelated prosecutions, and calls for a balance that protects rights without hampering security efforts.

Cooperation rises as terrorism threat directs US Russian ties

Norman Luxenburg argues the September 11 attacks pushed closer US NATO Russia cooperation despite past fears over missile defenses and Chechnya coverage. He critiques media bias against intelligence agencies and urges strengthening intelligence as essential to national security.

United States NATO Russia U.S Vladimir Putin Chechnya

Man-made steel cross at WTC site sparks debate and memoralization

In Cedar Rapids reader Rick Paulos argues the October photos showing a steel cross at Ground Zero reflect human craftsmanship, raise questions about memorialization and public displays, and anticipate ACLU scrutiny. He cites Oklahoma City memorials and the need for respectful recovery work.

World Trade Center Memorial Plaza WTC Oklahoma City New York City

Prayers in School Face Supreme Court Guidelines

The court supports student prayer at any time before during or after the day as long as it does not disrupt others. Students may pray before meals and groups can meet if other clubs are enabled. Emphasizing unity, all faiths should pray sincerely but without ostentation or coercion. Mary A. Klotzbach Independence.

Supreme Court Mary A. Klotzbach

Pledge of Allegiance Practice Echoed in Letters

A reader comments on Wisconsin law requiring daily recitation or singing of national anthems, recalling personal school behavior and viewing patriotism as a natural American duty regardless of religion or beliefs. The letter notes pride in being American and welcomes other readers to share views.

Wisconsin

Civil response over uncivil attack urged after Sept 11

A civic appeal emphasizes rebuilding civility after the Sept 11 attacks. It urges US leadership to model respectful, civil behavior to counter extremism and foster safer, more constructive lives for people worldwide.

First Avenue 16Th Street Cedar Rapids Earth

Attack on Pacifists Urges Tougher Action Against Afghanistan

Charles A. Pfeiffer argues for immediate retaliation after terrorist hijackings. He questions pacifist policies and insists the United States must respond firmly to deter further attacks amid reports of ongoing threats.

Afghanistan World Trade Center Taliban Charles A. Pfeiffer Cedar Rapids

Voters to decide on shall issue concealed carry

Letter writer Henry L. Fassbinder of Guttenberg urges Iowa voters be allowed to decide on a shall issue concealed carry law. He asks that the issue be brought before the people of the state.

Iowa Henry L. Fassbinder Guttenberg

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