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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 2001
Page
4
Editorial urges Gov Vilsack to consider significant tax credits for college students who stay and work in Iowa. Questions fix funding, eligibility, duration, and in state versus out of state attendance. Staff research continues with mid October presentation planned and readers urged to send questions to the governor's office.
A tribute to Goss Graphics Systems in Cedar Rapids recalling a life of industry and memory. The piece speaks of a slow end and the mixed impact on workers families and community, honoring both good times and hard years.
The Gazette invites letters to the opinion department about Iowa October 9 municipal primaries. Letters must be received by noon Wednesday October 3. Shorter letters have better publication odds and should focus on proposals or ideas rather than candidates' personal attributes.
A reader questions safety in long haul trucking in Iowa criticizing speed enforcement and law enforcement priorities. They cite Iowa fatality statistics and a fiery crash near Iowa City, arguing trucks speed freely while officers focus on seat belts and unrelated issues.
Farmington resident argues airline passengers with guns could stop knife-wielding terrorists as security remains backward. He cites Lott Jr. claiming gun laws cause thousands of murders rapes and assaults yearly and attacks gun control as a sixth column.
The Washington Post editorial criticizes State Department pressure to suppress VOA broadcasting of Taliban leader Mullah Omar and notes how editors resisted, arguing credibility over propaganda. It also cites ABC's Bill Maher criticism and local bans on Politically Incorrect, urging preemptive resistance to self censors to defend free speech during wartime.
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns with editing rights reserved. Include full name signature address and daytime phone. no anonymous submissions. 300 word limit per letter, one per writer per 30 days. Address mail to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 fax or email also provided.
Readers defend Martha Aldridge for aiding communication between the Veterans Memorial Commission and Cedar Rapids City Council. They note her prior service on local boards and stress her understanding comes from respect for veterans. A grant project to fund memorial building energy improvements has $225000 in the account.
The candidate, a former Cedar Rapids counselor and Cargill executive, cites a track of leadership and global business experience. She led ABWA as national president in 81 82 and returned to Cedar Rapids for community service before entering the Oct 9 primary election.
Voters are urged to approve the local option sales tax next Tuesday to fund roads and bridges. Opponents warn a no vote would keep a 1 percent tax and result in funds, including 3.8 million for Cedar Rapids pool improvements, being allocated per Iowa Code.
A reader criticizes Mayor Lee Clancey over salary raises while recalling layoffs at Rockwell Collins and Goss in Cedar Rapids. The letter urges voters to elect a more caring mayor amid belt tightening and unemployment struggles.
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