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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1995
Page
7
Reader letters urge a strong mayor to lead Cedar Rapids toward economic growth safety and community teamwork. Supporters cite Clancey’s Kirkwood Priority One background and civic involvement as qualifications for bringing high paying jobs and responsive leadership.
A Cedar Rapids grant application seeks 553000 in IDOT funds to create a recreational trail partly outside city limits with over 100000 local match. The author warns county residents face maintenance costs, crime, fencing and weed issues, while Linn County Supervisors have no control over land and voting on the plan is uncertain.
Mount Vernon writer laments rising malpractice and liability costs. He notes ABA data on 37 percent chance of a legal problem in a year, insurer pressures on OB-GYNs and police, court backlogs, and frivolous prison lawsuits. Reflects on a failed Continental Congress bill.
Citizens compare candidates Brad Harper and Troy Eickstaedt. Harper brings fire department service, reserve police experience, and a management degree, while Eickstaedt lacks listed departmental experience. The advisory urges voting for Harper on November 7.
The Gazette asks readers to submit letters to the editorial department by noon Wednesday November 1 regarding the November 7 election. Shorter letters are preferred to increase chances of publication.
James Pinkerton argues Heinlein’s claim of an armed society being polite was not a joke but a sincere view. The writer cites other Heinlein quotes to illustrate a consistent logic about expertise, freedom, and peace versus security, and presents John W. Treakle of Montezuma reflecting on sincerity.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown appear with the letter. Mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406. FAX and email contact details provided.
The piece discusses how Iowa farm ideas do not translate well in Russia and questions using agriculturalists as advisers through foreign aid. VOCA and Winrock International sponsor 13 consulting assignments in Eastern Europe and Africa. Volunteers found receptiveness to free enterprise concepts but noted major adaptation needs for democratic, market-based systems after decades of command economies.
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