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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1992
Page
4
The editorial argues crime demands action as Iowa lawmakers weigh tougher juvenile justice measures. It supports extending detention and adult-law trials for serious offenses while prioritizing prevention and rehabilitation to curb youth violence and gang activity.
A Washington Post report highlights a loophole that allows retiring lawmakers to transfer unspent campaign funds into personal accounts. Rep. Larry Hopkins could take 658000 as he leaves, with about 3 million total available to a dozen lawmakers. Some plan to spend the funds. others will keep or distribute them. Taxpayers expect Capitol Hill reforms as the loophole is being closed.
A guest column argues the free market sickens the economy and calls for federal regulation to guide an inclusive national policy. It blames the Reagan Bush era for deregulation and urges a future with an industrial policy to reopen factories, rebuild cities, and create jobs under Sen. Tom Harkin as a model.
A reader argues against a city sales tax tied to property tax relief in Cedar Rapids. They claim non residents already contribute via purchases and that tax shifts mainly benefit stockholders and big business, urging the mayor to rethink the plan for all residents.
A reader lambasts Senator Tom Harkin claiming shallow Iowa roots while noting he owns homes in Virginia and the Bahamas. The letter accuses him of voting against Iowa interests and relying on campaign funds from distant donors, urging Democrats and Republicans to unite as good old Iowa people.
The piece argues junk bonds and junk jewelry share a reputational harm. It warns buyers chase price over quality, noting retailers prioritize volume and low price, risking long term trust. It calls for emphasis on finish and design to restore value and opportunity for reputable jewelers.
In letters dated Feb 1 and Feb 8 a writer argues ERA should be truly equal for both genders. The author supports Fathers for Equal Rights FER from Iowa and notes conservative criticism of Fathers for Equal Rights while acknowledging national groups with similar goals. The author favors FER branding a two way street approach and cites their lobbying likelihood for a non gender specific ERA. R J Burwinkel 4520 Sugar Pine Dr NE
Environmental groups in Johnson and Linn counties form the Chickadee Checkoff Coalition to raise donations for Iowa’s non game program, funded only by tax return contributions. The fund supports river otter and peregrine falcon reintroductions, songbird monitoring, and urban wildlife workshops, urging more Iowans to contribute.
A film shot in Iowa based on the Cooper kids story will air on NBC this Sunday. The writer urges Iowans to watch listings to see perceived court and DHS corruption and to consider voting out Phil Brammer and Governor Terry Branstad, noting a fatal car crash involving Branstad's son and criticizing Brammer's laws.
The Gazette states letters are published without vouching for accuracy or expressing value judgments. Corrections or contradictions are expected to be addressed by readers in future letters.
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