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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1998
Page
4
Due Hladky as President and Publisher, Ken Slaughter as Vice President and Treasurer, Dale Larson as President and General Manager, Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages, Mark Bowden as Editorial Board Chairman and Managing Editor.
A Gazette retrospective explores decades of attempts to create a Squaw Creek Park lake. It reviews 1965 bond votes, 1979 lake feasibility, and ongoing studies while noting Gardner and Hamilton pushed city county cooperation and left a lasting example for public officials.
A letter argues that discrimination can stem from suspicions and rumors about sexuality, citing Matthew Shepard’s murder and urging civil rights for sexual orientation. It condemns religious and political rhetoric, stresses parental impact, and promotes Let’s Talk Month with contact points for information.
The Gazette invites letters to the editor concerning the November 3 elections with a noon deadline on Wednesday October 28. Short letters are preferred to increase their chances of publication.
Elie Wiesel, humanitarian philosopher and teacher, spoke at Hancher Auditorium on October 14 about global human rights as the 21st century began. Paul Coffman of South English reports.
A reader questions the Oct 3 editorial on trails arguing taxpayers fund capital, maintenance, and liability while bikers profit. The letter cites a $200,000 per mile trail estimate and compares public subsidies to private farming incentives.
The Gazette outlines a 300 word limit for letters. Include your name street address and daytime phone number but only 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.
On November 3 Iowa voters face Amendment No. 1 to insert the words and women into Article 1 Section 1. The author argues the phrase all men should include women and urges a yes vote to formalize equality in the state Constitution.
Community fundraiser led by Audrey Rahn aims to build an outdoor cage for primates at Bever Park Zoo in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Donors are asked to mail contributions to Bever Zoo Primate Improvement Fund with a policy to return funds if the goal isn’t met.
A letter to the editor argues Reagan lied about Iran-Contra, but Walsh says he never accused Reagan of lying. Walsh notes he investigated Iran-Contra, Reagan requested the independent counsel, waived privileges, and provided documents. Clinton facts are separate and not Reagan’s fault.
Reader argues Prop 13 reduced tax burdens for fixed incomes while noting tax on sold properties rises to 1 percent of selling price. He cites Tama Elementary safety issues and compares San Diego taxes to Tama, urging editors to examine state schools and services.
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