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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1998
Page
4
Joe Hladley serves as President and Publisher while Ken Slaughter is Vice President and Treasurer and Mark Bowden holds the position of Managing Editor.
The piece marks the 50th anniversary of George Catlett Marshall and his European Recovery Program. It notes Marshall’s rise from Army chief to secretary of state and defense, his role in rebuilding Europe with $13 billion in aid, and his Nobel Peace Prize. It highlights praise from Churchill and U.S. leaders and urges reflection on his legacy.
Vice President Al Gore visited Cedar Rapids to dedicate Osada, a new affordable housing complex. He praised the community’s resolve and vision and urged renewed effort to sustain rebirth, noting the site as a prize born from discouragement overcome.
A Iowa City message marks Equal Pay Day noting women earn 74 cents for every dollar men make in the U S Census figures. It cites Iowa averages 67 cents to the dollar with wages around 16000 for women versus 24000 for men. Debates on the Fair Pay Act and Paycheck Fairness Act are included along with testimony from Marilyn Lihs, president of Business and Professional Women of Iowa City.
Readers discuss the Westside Middle School shooting in Jonesboro Arkansas and link teen dating violence, domestic violence, gun availability, and community responsibility. They urge zero tolerance for violence, safer gun storage laws, and parental guidance while noting limits of rehabilitation and the need for education.
Jim McGuin writes from 17th Street and 10th Avenue SW about nine years of sewer backups with earlier 30 year history. He thanks workers for pumps and urges Mayor Clancey and Commissioner Thomas to lead a solution for current and future residents.
Cedar Rapids youths at McKinley are raising money to buy a new device that helps firefighters see through smoke. The community is urged to support their positive effort, proving teens can serve as role models and deserve backing.
The president and the governor seek higher teacher pay but propose a national proficiency test before raises. Opponents argue wages don’t improve teaching quality and note many graduates struggle with literacy. They urge tighter admin salaries and budget transparency while cost of living varies by state.
Three nominees highlight word misuse in a discussion about language accuracy. Examples include travesty used as powerful justice, a mayoral name confusion between predecessor and successor, and ramp up as both a verb and aggressive action, prompting debate on proper usage.
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