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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1996
Page
4
The Gazette argues that voter indifference to national party conventions undermines democratic engagement. It notes conventions shape party platforms and policy directions, urging citizens to watch, learn, and participate rather than passive disengagement, since elections reflect informed choice.
The piece argues Clinton bears blame for rising teen drug use, citing cuts to the Office of National Drug Control Policy and staff, with critics contending policy weakness and a cavalier White House attitude toward drugs. It notes bipartisan framing and the risk of using youth drug trends as political leverage.
An opinion urging President Clinton to sign a bill authorizing an interim spent fuel storage facility at the Nevada Test Site. It argues centralized storage eases risk at 110 plants, supports Yucca Mountain study, notes court deadlines, and cites international shipments as precedent. Daniel B. Bullen of Iowa State University is the author.
In a letter to the Gazette Ellis Boat Harbor tenants argue private marinas lack safety gas and water access while Cedar River upkeep and local effort keep the harbor clean and usable. They question an 82 300 city expenditure and urge a budget breakdown citing self reliance and community work.
Patricia Ator of Cedar Rapids attacks welfare office practices alleging a teenage runaway receives food stamps Title 19 and General Assistance while her well-off family remains uninvolved. She questions verification, eligibility rules, and who bears the burden as funds dwindle.
The Gazette prints readers letters without endorsing their accuracy or judging opinions. Corrections or contradictions from readers may be published in subsequent issues.
The Aug 17 Gazette front page image shows midges misidentified as caddisflies. Entomology notes midges are Diptera not Trichoptera and do not bite. Midges and caddisflies have long natural presence in the Cedar River, important to freshwater ecosystems and fish food.
Voters face a choice on the Cedar Rapids District instructional support levy to prevent a 1997 98 funding cut of about 2.6 million dollars. The plan would fund textbooks lab equipment and supplies 25 percent for technology and the rest for kindergarten reading and teacher training.
Dorothy E. Thompson introduces Jim Green as a candidate for re election to the Linn Mar School Board. He previously served as vice president and on the Strategic Planning and School To Work committees as well as the Foundation board. Green brings 21 years at Rockwell Collins in marketing and program management and a habit of volunteering 100 hours yearly.
The Gazette outlines a 300 word limit for letters and requires the writer's name, street address and daytime phone number. Only the name and hometown may appear with the letter, which should be sent to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by fax or email.
Ellen McDonough of Cedar Rapids charges that the Republican convention funds included an honor party for Rep. Jim Leach, chair of the House Banking Committee, sponsored by the Securities Industry Association and other financial interests, calling it a shameless conflict of interests and urging change.
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