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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1998
Page
6
The independent newspaper, established in 1883, lists Dale Larson as Vice President and General Manager Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Mark Bowden as Managing Editor.
The Gazette questions Governor Branstad's stance on disability benefits for Iowa police and public safety workers in small towns. It contrasts Mount Vernon officers earning about 21 500 yearly with higher protections in larger cities and warns legislative inaction could affect officers, deputies, and other safety staff.
The Noelridge Easter egg hunt at Cedar Rapids was canceled last Saturday after the sponsoring church could not afford park insurance. The event, once a wholesome 18 year tradition by the American Legion and sponsors, grew chaotic with 3000 participants in 45 seconds last year.
George Kiseda argues against using an before a vowel starting H words and cites examples from style guides and personal experience. He notes usage in public statements and newspaper headlines while questioning dictates from dictionaries and teachers.
The author compares Citigroup's planned Travelers-Citicorp merger to historic megamergers and warns the biggest danger may be customer acceptance. He questions whether combining two large banks and insurers will deliver value or merely create a costly, unwieldy entity with high fees, poor service, and limited competition.
A reader questions editorial bias comparing Clinton and Reagan scandals. The letter argues Iran Contra and Nicaragua deaths were downplayed and cites Reagan era debt, labor, farm crisis, tax cuts for the rich, and a Japan trip with funds raised to favor the United States.
Letter-writer questions church exclusivity after a Clinton communion episode. Compares Episcopal inclusion with Missouri Synod Lutheran stricter rules, arguing communion should be a matter of personal conscience and criticizing churches’ power to intrude on believers.
Mike Cambridge of Cedar Rapids argues pay should reflect supply and demand, not emotions or politics. He states 5 percent of teachers should be terminated for performance and that unions push mediocrity, urging merit pay and market-based scales. He cites starting pay of 22,752 annualized to 29,700 with benefits.
The Gazette outlines letter and guest column submissions require real name signature full street address and daytime phone. Editors may edit and cannot return material. 300 word limit per writer per 30 days and column length around 700 words. Contact Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 Fax 398 5846 Email gazette fyiowa infi net.
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