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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 2002
Page
4
Editorial decries a Denison tragedy where eleven presumed Mexican illegal immigrants endured hours sealed in a locked railroad car with heat, starvation, and no air. It frames the incident as a grim reminder of risks migrants take seeking a better life and contrasts it with life in the United States.
A Gazette opinion piece notes the Missouri race between Democrat Jean Carnahan and Republican Jim Talent has shifted from a tragedy tainted civility to harsh ads and negative campaigning. It contrasts Iowa fare and recalls Mel Carnahan's death influencing voter sentiment.
Letter to The Gazette corrects Oct 5 statements on Linn County Sheriff Don Zeller restraint board actions and the Story County ICLU suit. It notes the federal jury awarded 2500 to deputies and 2500 against the sheriff, a trial judge later overturned the sheriff’s verdict for insufficient evidence of involvement, and explains Robin Hill’s $60,000 attorney fees were not appealed.
A critical look at Jim Leach, noting he rejects PAC money yet benefits from national GOP funds and corporate ads. The piece details his long campaign spending, a $1.1 million home purchase in the district, and questions about his independence versus party leadership.
Iowa candidate argues lowering the OWSI limit from 0.10 to 0.08 saves lives and highway funds. He notes funding implications if opponents oppose the change, predicting shifts in road financing and taxes under Republican leadership.
Access Iowa calls for adding the Central States Warehousing property to the community vision plan. The group argues the riverfront land near St. Wenceslaus Square could shape feasible non gambling uses and boost public support, urging the vision committee to consider the site alongside riverfront and extreme sports developments.
The writer urges drivers to use lights in all conditions to improve visibility and reduce crash risk. They note many dark colored vehicles on the road and emphasize how a quick headlight use can prevent accidents and save lives.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown appear with the letter. One letter per writer every 30 days. No anonymous submissions. letters may be edited. Contact Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 Fox 319 398 5846 email editorial gazettecommunications com.
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