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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1996
Page
4
Ken Slaughter serves as Vice President and Mark Bowden as Treasurer and Managing Editor in the organization. Both hold senior leadership positions guiding financial oversight and editorial direction.
The piece argues Bill Perot should be allowed to debate, noting his Reform Party ballot access in 49 states, federal funds, and a 19 percent showing in 1992. It urges opening debates to Ralph Nader and Harry Browne, warns that without Perot the main candidates may avoid hard choices on entitlement reform and debt, and calls for fair access without legal action.
The article argues Switzerland should lift secrecy in part to reveal whether Nazi looted gold and stolen assets remain hidden in Swiss banks. It cites a British Foreign Office report suggesting up to 500 million dollars in gold flowed to Switzerland during World War II and urges ending secret accounts to address legitimate concerns.
David Fisher of West Des Moines, chair of the Governor's Committee on State Spending Reform, reflects on Iowa's 150th birthday era of growth and surplus. He cites a $600 million-plus cushion, 10 percent executive reductions, and a 30 percent drop in state supervisors while urging long term budgeting and infrastructure funding to secure future services and prosperity for Iowa.
Letters argue that city searches for violations target low income ethnic neighborhoods, risk racial and financial prejudice, and overlook residents’ limited funds. Writers defend their homes as livable inside and question Mayor Clancey’s “safe and attractive” aim and aid to meet rehabilitation timelines.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Include full name signature street address and daytime phone number. No anonymous submissions. Limit about 300 words for letters and up to 700 words for columns. Address notes and contact details for submission are provided.
The Gazette editorial argues Clinton should disclose his full medical history after a Sept. 14 report of his medical statement. White House spokesman Mike McCurry said the release went beyond the medical details already provided by Bob Dole.
A first person account of visiting the Moving Wall at Cedar Memorial. The writer recalls families and friends viewing the wall of names, crying, leaving flowers and notes, and feeling deep gratitude for soldiers including the writer’s father and other survivors. The piece expresses reverence for those who gave their lives and the wall’s powerful impact.
Earl Fazel of Cedar Rapids argues that a Burlington high student was suspended for wearing a dress makeup and wig asserting schools should teach only Gods dress code. He cites Romans 323 and Deuteronomy 22 urging gender based attire limits.
Editorial critiques a Sept 6 piece arguing for capital gains tax cuts and accuses supporters of appealing to un-American notions. It cites Michael Lind’s Up From Conservatism about income concentration and notes post 1978 81 rate cuts coinciding with slower growth. It urges fairer treatment of all citizens and rebuts claims that wealth accumulation is un-American.
A 1996 Iowa campaign letter attacks Jim Leach as a Gingrich crony, detailing votes to cut education and Medicare, opposing hog lagoon regulation, and urging voters to choose Bob Rush on November 5.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for readers letters accuracy or judge opinions. It allows equal opportunity for contradictions or corrections from other readers in future publications.
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