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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1997
Page
4
Joe Hladley serves as President and Publisher. Ken Slaughter is Vice President and Treasurer. Dale Larson holds the role of Vice President and General Manager. Jerry Elsen is Editor of Editorial Pages and board chairman Mark Bowden is Managing Editor.
Editorial argues paparazzi fueled by tabloid demand caused Princess Diana's death in Paris. It notes intrusive health club photos in 1993, ongoing checkbook journalism, and public scorn for sensational coverage. It raises questions about prosecutions for photographers and publishers in the wake of the tragedy.
In Iowa City a travel agency promotion handed out keychain bottle openers on campus. Critics call it a dangerous incentive for students and nonstudents alike while university officials say the items do not endorse alcohol. A spokesman urges education over such promotions to curb excessive drinking.
Daniel B. Bullen argues that U S policy to curb electricity use undermines carbon reduction. He urges expanding electrotechnologies and market incentives to cut greenhouse emissions while boosting productivity.
Letters recount September 2 1945 surrender ceremonies aboard the U S S Portland and U S S Missouri marking Japan's capitulation. The writer notes a private film copy of the Carolines surrender and the original at the Nimitz Naval Museum in Fredricksburg Texas.
USAID allocates 28 million dollars to CAMPFIRE to promote trophy hunting in Zimbabwe and other nations. Critics say only a small share reaches villagers, funds pose Endangered Species Act concerns, and the program allegedly weakens ivory protections. They urge support for the Fox Amendment to block tax dollars from funding hunts or ivory trade.
A local activist argues against bow hunting to curb deer numbers in Cedar Rapids. The piece contends defining "too many" deer is subjective, cites evidence that hunting can increase herd size through population rebound, and notes examples from other towns. It concludes bow hunting should not be the proposed fix.
The Gazette invites letters to the editor about Iowa's Sept 9 school board elections with a noon Wednesday Sept 3 deadline. Short letters have better chance of publication and should focus on proposals and potential future performance rather than personal attributes of candidates.
The Gazette opens space for letters and guest columns addressing public business. Writers must include full name signature address and daytime phone. addresses are not published. Letters capped at 300 words with one letter per writer every 30 days.
Susan McDermott has served 12 years on the Cedar Rapids school board including four as president. She advocates high standards for all students and has supported regular school visits and district activities. Vote for Susan McDermott on Sept 9 to back excellence in education.
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