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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1994
Page
4
J P Hladky Jr. serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors while Hladky III is named President and Publisher. Ken Slaughter becomes Vice President and Treasurer with Dale Larson as Vice President and General Manager. Kerry Elsen is Editor with Editorial Board Chairman Mark Bowden serving as Managing Editor.
The Newsweek Hillary futures story is challenged as false and irresponsible while The Wall Street Journal notes broker violations. Critics say pre-1980s Clinton investments spark debate about campaign rhetoric and public accountability. Public opinion cooled after scrutiny of secrecy and accountability.
The Cubs send Jose Vizcaino to acquire Anthony Young from the Mets. Young, 28, carries a 5-35 lifetime mark but a 3.82 ERA, and has endured a record 27 straight losses. If moved to Chicago, he could benefit from a stronger run support and a fresh mindset as the Cubs, 84-78 last season, seek a turnaround.
A Baltimore Sun column argues a proposed federal cigarette tax increase might reduce teen smoking, noting Canada’s three dollar packs cut youth use by 60 percent while U S rates rise. The piece criticizes tobacco firms as resistant to tax hikes and suggests consumer boycotts of brands tied to companies like Philip Morris profits.
Harvey Clover of Bloomfield Iowa argues that a well financed conservative movement is the real cancer threatening society. He cites past racial injustice and fear of change, contending religious conservatives seek to preserve a bygone era and could sway elections if they vote as a bloc.
The March 30 Gazette editorial questioned the Cedar Rapids Community School District Board of Education over their superintendent search. The letter asserts the board acted with public interest, defends the closed session process, and praises members for their extensive service and priority to students, staff, and taxpayers.
A March 28 letter argues gay rights parallels traditional civil rights, noting prejudice, slander, and laws against sodomy. It cites King’s pursuit of equality and quotes Coretta Scott King and leaders like Benjamin Chavis and Jesse Jackson affirming sexual orientation as a civil rights matter.
William McCarty of Youth Homes Inc. thanks the city and the Committee on Community Needs for Community Development Block Grants that funded three older homes in Iowa City. The residences now serve over 200 troubled children annually, as CDBG funds are leveraged with other dollars in a public private partnership.
Robert O. Ferguson argues that certain cellular collocations forming a person should be eliminated when they threaten ethical society. He distinguishes between moral progress and disease like cancer or AIDS and questions the value of life in extreme cases.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for letters accuracy or judge opinions. It invites contradictions or corrections from readers with equal publication opportunity.
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