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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1994
Page
4
The Senate narrowly preserved a 30 percent phase-in for ethanol in the reformulated fuels market, backed by farm state lawmakers and Vice President Gore. Sen. Tom Harkin praised the win, expecting a petroleum industry legal challenge but confident the law favors ethanol in the fight against air pollution.
Bethel organizers cancel the 25th anniversary event at the original Woodstock site as tickets flop for Melanie, Richie Havens, Sha Na Na and other acts. A separate Saugerties tribute by the original promoters also struggles to draw crowds despite a broader lineup.
A speaker imagines himself at a Senate hearing watching members such as D Amato Gramm Moseley Braun and Altman under scrutiny. He mocks ethics inquiries, lampoons questions, questions hair and TV theatrics, and jokes about security guards and a bid for life presidency.
A letter criticizes inconsistent enforcement of the city smoking ban, focusing on Veterans Memorial Stadium where under 10 percent of seating is designated no smoking and cigars are sold at the concession stand. The writer cites Kingston and Kinnick Stadiums as examples of broader bans.
A Marion area group of Linn-Mar and St. Joseph parents forms the Community Connection to curb youth crime. Supported by Marion Schools Drug Free Consortium, Marion Police Department, schools, city and local groups, the kickoff is 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Longbranch. Call 377-8641 after 3:30 p.m. for details.
Kevin Litten argues that a proposed outdoor lighting ordinance will not turn off lights but require lighting to illuminate intended areas without shining into windows or sky. He asserts well lit homes and businesses, warns against wasteful, weak exterior lighting, and urges directing light downward per city practice.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Writers must sign with full name and provide contact details. letters are limited to 300 words and one letter per writer every 30 days. Column length suggestions run up to 700 words, with mail or fax submission options.
Maureen Zastrow from Cedar Rapids shares how a staff parent evening at YMCA Camp Wapsie, hosted by director Mary Hynek, transformed her idea of camp from sunburn and heat to love, respect, and lifelong memories. The night included a tour, a singing welcome, an all camp dance, and an emotional end of week camp fire.
Peggy Demkier of Cedar Rapids argues against Sen. Grassley's 10 000 to 16 000 federal prisoner release claim. DOJ data show 16 316 low level drug offenders. the safety valve would affect about 1 600, not auto release. Defendants must meet five criteria. hearings but no automatic release.
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