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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1997
Page
7
Comedian Red Skelton died at 84, a symbol of decency in midcentury American humor. The Philadelphia Inquirer columnist notes his era defining characters, family friendly act, and lasting memory as CBS NBC executives doubted his appeal to younger audiences.
A reader criticizes The Gazette and Heritage Foundation figures for linking media fear to political correctness on college campuses. The letter argues anecdotes do not reflect reality, dismisses Feulner's warnings, and says youth seek productive lives amid concerns over social malaise.
Laura Browne details the 19th century Toledo Road and its branching paths from E Avenue NW to Vinton and Palo. She notes the Red Ball linkage, the old Cedar Rapids road name, the Vinton Ditch, and 1859 to 1869 map indications while reflecting on rural sounds from a sod house era.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone number on the submission. Only your name and hometown will be published. include full contact details for verification. Mail to Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or use the listed fax or email.
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