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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 2001
Page
6
The Gazette editorial criticizes U S yellow food rations dropped in Afghanistan as well meaning but poorly presented. It argues humanitarian aid should be offered in the recipient's language and terms to avoid appearing arrogant or coercive.
Analysts say the economy remains resilient despite sorrow and uncertainty. The Dow has recovered more than 1,000 of the 1,369 points lost after September 11, while unemployment rises and state budgets, including Iowa’s, are strained.
The Los Angeles Times editorial argues for persistent press freedom amid war, noting tensions with government secrecy and terrorism alarms. It cites past leaks, pool access gains, and current limits on immigration arrest details, urging citizens to inform themselves rather than yield to censorship.
A reader urges Cedar Rapids to elect a mayor who diversifies the economy beyond telecom and old manufacturing. The letter calls for aggressive recruitment of international and high level R D firms, incentives, and a pledge to repay grants if firms leave. It endorses Paul Pate as best for a new era of prosperity.
The October 8 letter by Cort L. Stapleton in Cedar Rapids argues states grant concealed weapons permits to qualified citizens and Iowa should join them. The writer did not claim ownership of a gun nor intend violence. the piece criticizes misleading headlines and calls for more space for letters.
A veteran urges residents to reject narrow factional rhetoric and demand broad, issue driven discussion in city elections. He emphasizes diverse veteran views and prioritizes economic development crime taxes energy policy and youth opportunities over single issue clashes.
The author cites examples of word misuse such as tenet tenant and imminently eminently. Bertha Koppenhavers notes fix regiment regimen and the negation in All National Wireless Plans Are Not Created Equal. The piece promotes direct writing labeled SVO writing.
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns with edits and nonreturn policy. Writers must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number. Anonymous submissions are rejected. Limit 300 words per letter and one letter per writer every 30 days.
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