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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1996
Page
9
The article notes Mark Bowden steps down as Editorial Board Chairman and continues serving as Managing Editor. It outlines implications for leadership and newsroom direction within the organization.
Editorial notes the Marion bypass nearing completion linking Collins Road and East Post Road with Highway 12. It urges a bike pedestrian path along the route, rating sidewalks and a future traffic rise, and compares to past highway debates.
Cedar County Attorney Lee Beine questions public benefit of filing charges after a newborn girl dies at a rural Tipton campground. He cites complexities and urges careful handling while noting the evidence on the 16 year old father could raise sexual abuse options. The piece highlights public sentiment on prosecution.
Ross K. Baker argues that political parties function as franchisers and bankers, hosting conventions, financing campaigns, and shaping national strategy more than upholding enduring principles. He notes party loyalty wanes as independents rise and donors shift to party-building activity.
Gazette reporters recount hurdles in obtaining public records from Cedar Rapids City Hall Monticello and Delaware County District Court. Officials hesitate to reveal agendas law enforcement files and settlements, challenging Iowa's presumed openness and the public's right to information.
The Gazette notes growing difficulty obtaining candid comments from public officials and access to records. It contrasts frequent election press releases with reluctance to answer key questions and cites a recent Cedar Rapids court decision affecting official transparency.
The piece examines Hong Kong nearing the 1997 handover to China under One Country Two Systems. It notes 50 year autonomy, ongoing elections for Chief Executive, and strong economic ties with China including high stock activity. It cites migration shifts, rising savings, and China’s open policy attracting investment and firms using Hong Kong as a stepping stone.
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