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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1997
Page
4
Gazette editorial praises large gatherings in Washington and Philadelphia as constructive civic acts. It argues critics fear positive social mobilization and urges support for Million Man March and Million Woman March aims to strengthen families and communities.
Chicago public official Edward Burke launches a probe into whether the 1871 Great Fire was misattributed to Kate OLearys cow. A hearing is planned for October 28 to clear historic records and exonerate the animal amid lingering Irish prejudice and questioning eyewitness accounts.
Nancylee Ziese of Cedar Rapids, a survivor and vice president of Iowa Breast Cancer Action, urges women to seek information on breast cancer and advocate for better screening. She notes the high mortality from lung cancer and the need for early detection through mammography and self exams.
Elizabeth Murrah of the American Heart Association Linn County warns residents not to confuse a similarly named group with the official charity. The AHA emphasizes its nonprofit status, funded research, and community programs, urging scrutiny of any mail solicitations to ensure donations go to the right organization.
Douglas Bean of Cedar Rapids criticizes an unsigned smear letter tied to Paul Pate campaign. He argues it misrepresents educational background, showcases dirty politics, targets an elderly clergyman, and violates privacy by reusing old mailing lists. He warns the writer will face accountability.
The Gazette invites reader letters up to 300 words. Include your name, street address, and daytime phone. Only your name and hometown will be published. Mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazette fylowa.infi.net.
Letter writers extol Don Thomas for responsive service on graffiti cleanup and street repairs. A Cedar Rapids reader lauds his weekend effort on the Sixteenth Avenue lions and notes his focus on resurfacing after police budget shifts.
Cedar Rapids plans to add eight more electric buses funded by a $4.4 million federal grant with a 20 percent local match. Mayor Lee Clancey touts renewable power charging, but sources remain unspecified. The current lead acid buses run about two hours between charges, raising concerns over taxpayer costs during the experiment.
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