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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1996
Page
10
A Cedar Rapids reader argues deer in the city pose public safety risks as their herd grows from about 600 in 1993 to nearly 3000 today. He calls for stricter controls, including seasonal harvesting in protected areas and redistribution of meat to social agencies, to protect both people and yards.
Ruth Langehough questions pronoun usage and ellipsis in a Ruth Langehough Iowa City column about the word like. The piece surveys like as verb noun adjective adverb and preposition with examples such as be like I am versus be as I am and phrases like like crazy and something like.
A letter to the Gazette argues that two city department heads were not fired but had their positions eliminated in an efficiency move. The writer condemns misreporting and calls for better direct communication with staff, and notes concerns about downtown policy and leadership.
Long-time administrator Robert R. Bostwick urges residents of the College Community School District to approve a bond issue to fund renovations, new land, space expansion, and technology. Enrollment is projected to rise about 650 students in three years, a 20 percent gain, with a stable tax rate around 13.24. Residents in Ely Swisher Walford Shueyville Fairfax and Cedar Rapids area face open enrollment limits and need for modernization.
A reader who served in the 42nd Infantry Division and belongs to a veterans group argues that Germany's indictment of an American for distributing Nazi material abroad reflects harmful tolerance. He cites Bob Dole and urges decisive action against neo Nazi influence in the United States.
Connie Locke urges Cedar Rapids voters to approve the Instructional Support Levy on September 10. She cites updated textbooks and equipment, teacher tech training, reading help, kindergarten staffing, and staff development as benefits for students and the city’s future.
The Gazette invites letters to the editor on the upcoming school election. Deadline is noon Wednesday Sept 4. Shorter letters have a better chance of publication.
The Marion Public Library staff and board express gratitude for a $10,000 gift from Hall-Perrine Foundation for books. They praise The Gazette's coverage, urge public use of library resources, and urge ongoing support for tax funded libraries. President Harry Baumert signs.
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include the writer’s full name signature street address and daytime phone number. No anonymous letters. 300 word limit. one letter per writer every 30 days. Address submissions to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Fax and email details provided.
A Cedar Rapids reader condemns killing wildlife and pets to control populations and urges a spay neuter ordinance. She argues land use changes like the Marion Bypass create deer problems and questions human responsibility for animal deaths.
In Linn County two lifelong Iowans Steven Pohlmeyer for House District 51 and Charles Menge for District 52 seek the Legislature. They emphasize service to the people and urge voters to choose two ordinary men with extraordinary potential to guide Iowa into the 21st century.
James Baker and Bob and Elizabeth Dole frame a speech at the GOP Convention urging restored national respect. They vow to curb crime, halt abortion, oppose assisted death, and value human life as part of a January 1997 presidency. Charlaine Trinkle, Cedar Rapids.
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