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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1994
Page
5
J.P. Hladky Jr. serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors with Joe Hladky III as President and Publisher. Ken Slaughter is Vice President and Treasurer, while Mark Bowden holds the role of Managing Editor.
PAW reports sixteen incidents in Iowa in its twelfth annual Attacks on the Freedom to Learn, detailing challenges to library books and classroom materials amid broader fights over school reform and curricula. The piece highlights Cedar Rapids’ approach to diffuse disputes through district level handling and reassignment of books, urging civil resolution between teachers and parents.
The article notes AARP facing criticism from its members and outside groups over support for health care reform proposals led by Rep. Gephardt and Sen. Mitchell. It cites The Seniors Coalition accusing AARP of a left wing agenda and cronyism, while Lehrmann argues the bills could form the foundation for universal coverage and reform of the current system.
Alternate energy push continues as the Iowa Renewable Energy Expo and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Showcase nears at Hawkeye Downs September 10 and 11. The event highlights off grid demonstrations, electrathon race cars, workshops for teachers and students, and national interest from magazines and policymakers.
A letter from Dr Cory L Dietz of North Liberty argues against personal belief exemptions in immunization laws and warns of risks from non immunized groups. He cites diphtheria and polio outbreaks and calls for accountability for parents who withhold vaccines.
Martha Collins of the YWCA in Iowa City objects to Gazette coverage calling their dispute a tiff over paid leave. She argues broader issues like wages benefits and dignity fuel the drive, not the policy change alone.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Not all can be printed. Preferred length around seven hundred words. Include contact info and mailing address for correspondence Cedar Rapids Iowa.
A guest column denounces creationism stating that Creation Research Society members take an oath guiding conclusions regardless of evidence. The piece argues hypotheses are not tested and claims no scientist is compelled to endorse evolution.
The author recalls the long embargo against Cuba and cites Kennedy’s early mistakes with the Bay of Pigs and a near 1964 embargo lift. He recalls Kennedy’s televised acceptance of responsibility and a near rapprochement with Fidel Castro that might have changed Cuba’s fate.
The author recalls a 1975 meeting with Fidel Castro with Scotty Reston and Kissinger's message for dialogue. Castro insisted on lifting the embargo first, derailing talks as the Soviet Union sent 30,000 troops to Angola. The piece argues embargoes did not end communism and urges reassessing Cuba policy respect for history and diplomacy.
The speaker argues embargoes fail to free populations and cites Cuba Haiti Iraq and South Africa as examples. They claim only anti apartheid sanctions pressured change while US dialogue and corporate action showed mixed results. The piece calls for sustained pressure on dictators and supporting democratic movements.
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