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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1988
Page
6
J P Hladky Jr chairs the board while Jerry Elsen leads the editorial pages. Dave Morris remains managing editor as the editorial board positions are reorganized.
The Senate Rules Committee endorsed a five region primary proposal introduced by Sen. Alan Dixon. It would divide the nation into zones with a lottery to set the order of primaries and 70 day notice before first states vote in mid March. Critics argue it cuts too many voters out and dilutes issue debate.
Illinois Senator Alan Dixon suggests polls close at 7 PM Pacific 8 PM Mountain 9 PM Central and 10 PM Eastern to end all-time-zone voting before networks project a winner. He cites the 1980 Reagan Carter call and argues the plan could reduce premature projections more than extending daylight saving time.
Paul Engle and wife Hualing Nieh Engle announce retirement from the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa. Engle, Cedar Rapids native, founded the Iowa Writers Workshop in 1941 and has served the university for over five decades. Nieh Engle co founded the program in 1967 and has led since 1977. They have helped raise over 2 million dollars for the program and plan global travel before returning to Iowa City for writing and teaching.
A critique of corporate and political meetings arguing they dominate growth and waste time. It notes 1988 plans, the hotel and airline sectors, and the paradox of meetings boosting the economy while stifling productivity. It forecasts continued globalization of time spent in gatherings and mocks bureaucratic ritual.
Isabel Montgomery taught third grade at Longfellow School from 1923 to 1965 and served 10 years in the University of Iowa Registrar's Office. Her former students and families keep in touch, honoring her with stories at reunions and teas. Her kindness and classroom influence are remembered by many.
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to share opinions on any topic. The views are personal and reflect individual perspectives rather than official positions.
Mary Rouse profiles Isabel Montgomery a retired University of Iowa News Service writer editor and longtime Iowa City educator. The piece highlights her rapport with students her classroom methods peer support and community ties including residence at Oaknoll and service as Oakwell Resident Council president.
After planning months, Roosevelt 1953 alumni gathered at the Holiday Inn Cedar Rapids for a 35th reunion. Events included a Friday night dance and hoop contest, a Saturday golf outing plus Cedar Rapids tours and a school visit, a banquet with awards and prizes, and a Sunday farewell breakfast with fond memories and plans for five years hence.
The letter accuses Finance Commissioner Harold G. Schaefer of fiscal mismanagement and wasteful spending after it notes Tom Aller earns more than the mayor and council members. It calls for salary caps and criticizes long-standing policies labeled voodoo economics as the city seeks reform prior to an upcoming election.
Wilfred M Carew Fairfax thanks McDonald’s Corp for continuing support of the City of Five Seasons Invitational held July 16 and 17 at Noelridge Pool Cedar Rapids. The event drew over 220 swimmers and parents from Nebraska Iowa Illinois.
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