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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1990
Page
6
Ken Slaughter named as Vice President and Treasurer. Jerry Elsen serves as Vice President and Treasurer. Dave Morris is Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chair. The Managing Editor position is held by an unnamed incumbent.
The Iowa State Board of Regents plans new recruitment tactics as enrollment at the three state universities may fall by up to 3000 students due to the end of the baby boom. The piece argues consolidation would better serve the public system rather than expanding marketing efforts.
The Supreme Court case between Nevada and the U S Department of Transportation centers on the federal government withholding highway funds to enforce 55 and 65 mph limits while Nevada seeks a 70 mph limit. The piece argues federal mandates pin states to funding and urges readers to accept or protest the laws.
In a biting opinion piece Joe Murray questions Ronald Reagan’s memory of Iran Contra details. The column mocks his testimony on withholding evidence and suggests his charm preserves his political resilience, ending with a satirical image of Saint Ron the Forgetful.
In letters to the Gazette readers criticize Senator Tom Harkin for proposing a national education surcharge and funding via public money. They question cost and tax impact while endorsing Tom Tauke due to tax concerns and out-of-state funding. Others urge cautious budgeting and blame a lack of cost calculation.
The Supreme Court ruling supports a woman’s promotion to Hy Vee management based on merit. The letter argues promotion must reflect hard work and ability, noting she has a B average in Kirkwood classes and warning against biased or buttering approaches. Christofer Blood cites courage and rightful court action.
A reader argues in favor of voting for candidates who reject PAC money, citing Steve Severn for the 2nd District. The letter urges banning PAC influence and returning government to the people as envisioned by the founders. In addition, a separate reader compliments a satire by Terri McLaughlin in The Gazette.
The letter policy allows shortening and editing with all letters published under a writer’s name, excludes anonymous input, and requires a street address signature. A non published phone number supports authentication. Limit is 300 words focusing on issues and public events rather than personalities. One letter per writer every 30 days.
Dick Snyder cites XYZ Financiers as an example of doublespeak in an advertising folder, arguing misplacement of Not Its Agents alters meaning. Richard Plasencia questions term ethnic fighting, likening it to Sarajevo, while Don Kimball notes Wall Street Journal editorial uses Independent Council and counsel inconsistently.
The Cedar Rapids district office will hire about 700 field workers to cover 13 counties. Positions allow home work with flexible hours and pay $5.50 per hour, with many earning over $1,000 this spring. Tests scheduled. call 365-9474 or 362-4124 for Census Office details. Tom Moss, district manager.
The Funding Resource Center debuts at the Cedar Rapids Public Library thanks to support from the Library, the Greater Cedar Rapids Foundation and the Hall Foundation. It provides access to fund-raising directories and instructional books to aid local nonprofits in developing fundraising libraries and attracting donations. Rich Patterson and John Karn are named directors of regional science and nature programs.
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