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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1996
Page
4
Joe Hladley serves as President and Publisher Ken Slaughter as Vice President and Treasurer Dale Larson as Vice President and General Manager Jerry Elsen as Editor Editorial and Editorial Board Mark Bowden is Managing Editor
An editorial review notes television's shift from early era History and Civil War docs to modern highly produced history programs. It cites Ken Burns and Ric Burns framing facts through emotion, better engagement for viewers and potential to spur reading, while acknowledging limits of two hour documentaries and debate over historical causes.
The Bob Dole campaign urged to halt use of Dole Man as a song theme and drew criticism from Larry Harmon the original Bozo the Clown after Dole called President Clinton a Bozo. Harmon says the use demeans the character. The piece notes rights holders to Soul Man as another issue.
Jim Schmickley argues Hiawatha intends vast growth funded by $1 million in tax rebates, annexing Linn County land, and imposing excessive assessments. He cites an out of state consultant, questionable zoning, and disputed two mile rules that would raise sewer costs and density well beyond Linn County norms. He urges residents to oppose the council and protect rural Cedar Rapids interests.
Residents urged to curb noise from leaf blowers and other machines as a civic duty. The note argues such devices harm health and stress neighbors, suggesting practical quieter methods and reminding readers to practice the Golden Rule.
The Gazette outlines a 300 word limit for letters. Include name, street address and daytime phone number, but only your name and hometown will be published. Submissions may be mailed to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or sent by fax or email.
Tom Walsh argues that Herbert Hoover’s global relief work and humanitarian vision are ignored in U S politics. He cites Hoover’s international statues and streets named for him, and condemns politicians like Tom Harkin for mischaracterizing Hoover’s legacy.
The article outlines competing managed care programs Unity Choice Alliance Select Heritage Advantage and Heritage Preferred or Standard. It notes different hospital access and physician panels at St. Luke's Mercy Medical Center and various local providers. Health insurance buyers should research choices before selecting a carrier and plan. Mark Hogenson M D Thomas Schroeder M D Mark Tyler M D Cedar Rapids.
Letter writers challenge Rep. Jim Nussle credits for deficit cuts noting the 1993 Clinton budget reduced deficits from 1997 levels, with 60 percent of the decline tied to Clinton era actions. They accuse Nussle of misinformation and biased reporting in the Gazette editorial.
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