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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1988
Page
6
The paper lists key executives with J P Hladky Jr as Chairman of the Board Joe Hladky III as President and Publisher John Donnelly as Executive Vice President and Treasurer John Robertson as Executive Editor Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages Editorial Board Chairman Dave Morris as Managing Editor in 1883 established publication.
In a 1981 audit the VA showed uncorrected underpayments totaling 79.3 million and overpayments of 183.5 million, with arguments that actual errors may be higher. The House Government Operations Committee calls for repealing a 55 year old ban on veterans seeking federal court review of VA Board of Veterans Appeals decisions. It argues courts would ensure impartial rulings and press VA to reduce errors and improve fairness.
Hans Fantel notes 30 years of stereo and highlights a new milestone in 1988 descriptive TV broadcasting using SAP. Public Broadcasting plans to offer narration for the blind on second audio programs, alongside advances like CDs and digital audio. The piece suggests ongoing tech upgrades drive purchases.
A reader extols Iowa public radio and its night program Music Through the Night hosted by Arthur Hoen. He notes broadcasts reach nationwide via satellite from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. and mentions KHKE 89.5 FM in Cedar Falls.
A reader reflection on Eastern Iowa public radio stations, hosts, and programs. The piece celebrates KSUI KUNI and other stations, naming hosts such as Doug Brown Steve Slezac Peter Hamlin and programs like The Sound of Swing Jazz After Hours and Jazz Revisited. It highlights sources from NPR AP Radio CBC BBC and notes the value of commercial-free quality programming.
Washington observers urge a Checkers style speech for Dan Quayle to restore credibility after criticism from Peter Hart and others. They call for a calmer public image, tighter defense messaging, and a transfer of focus from state fairs to respected forums.
Reader reports confrontation at Wilson Avenue Hy-Vee over using a paper sack for 16 ounce bottles. She faced insistence on a tray while other stores accept paper sacks or bags. Mentions Mount Vernon Road Hy-Vee and The Village Market and questions legal container requirements and refund law costs.
The Racine Area VFW baseball team thanks Cedar Rapids families for hospitality during the Continental Amateur Baseball Association World Series. Although Racine did not win the national title, they reached the championship bracket and plan to return for 1989.
An endorsement praising Jim Bell for the November 8 election. The letter recalls his high school career as captain and multiple state champion swimmer and All America honors, and attests to his moral character and understanding of elderly issues based on personal friendship and observed involvement.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for the accuracy of letters or imply value judgments on opinions. It invites corrections or contradictions from readers and offers equal opportunity for publication of responses.
A lighthearted look at banner headlines and word mix ups in print. Errors include circumnavigate versus circum navigate and fuselage versus fusillade while two readers note misused prepositions and mispronunciations in paraplegic.
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