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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1997
Page
4
Joe Hladley serves as President and Publisher, Ken Slaughter as Vice President and Treasurer, and Mark Bowden as Managing Editor, heading the organization.
Calcutta crowds honor Mother Teresa while speculation swirls on her canonization by the Roman Catholic Church. Supporters cite her tireless care for the poor and sick, while critics point to controversy over poverty causes and missionary training.
The Prince of Wales asks media to back off as William and Harry prepare to return to school. A spokeswoman says the brothers deserve time away from flashbulbs to grieve Princess Diana’s death, though royal life will remain under scrutiny.
Donald Van Huizen argues the proposed tobacco settlement will do little to reduce tobacco use or public health risks. He warns the deal mainly serves industry, Wall Street, large law firms, and states, with criminal penalties unlikely and a tax-like burden on users.
Reconstruction of the Red Ball Route notes its 600 mile north south path from St Paul to St Louis. The route was designated in 1915 as a military highway sponsored by the Red Ball Association with county level maintenance in Iowa.
The message proposes resolving a local bowhunting dispute by publishing a clear photo of self-appointed bowhunters and asking residents of Cedar Rapids and Marion whether they want arrows in their neighborhoods or prefer humane deer population control using sensible measures.
Anna Dennis of Cedar Rapids questions media coverage and public shelves, arguing paparazzi and alcohol share blame in Princess Diana's death. She urges removing alcohol from outlets and seeks broader stats on alcohol’s impact per family.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns but reserves editorial rights and may edit or withhold any submission. Include full name signature address and daytime phone number. anonymity is not allowed. Letters limited to 300 words, one per writer per 30 days. column guidance suggests 700 words max.
Cedar Rapids Power Squadron offers the United States Power Squadron Boating Course starting Oct 6 at Kirkwood Community College Linn Hall room 106. Registration and information available via local phone numbers for Cedar Rapids and other Iowa locations.
A Sept. 4 article advises rotating tires every 6,000 miles with oil changes. The reader notes that owner manuals vary, recommending consulting the manual to follow the correct rotation mileage and pattern.
A reader from Iowa City urges care when riding with a dog after a photo shows a dog injuring its toes in bike spokes. The letter suggests walking the dog instead and leaving the bike at home for safety.
Warning to travelers on First Avenue west side about loose partials or false teeth that could be knocked free by the jolt from the unsafe area. The writer questions why the Street Department or railroad company has not repaired the safety hazard or repaired the road.
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