Attitude problem surrenders hope on school mergers in Iowa
Editorial argues consolidation of small district schools is driven by calls for world class education under state pressure. It cites Otto Faaborg and Anthony Prochaska praising child focus while noting resistance from residents fearful of losing local control. Change is seen as inevitable given stretched resources and aims to prepare Iowa students for global competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Otto Faaborg
William Lepley
Iowa Department of Education
Iowa
Democratic Party
Prescott
Anthony Prochaska
Lincoln Community
Cedar County
Prochaska
GM Bonuses Spark UAW ire Amid sweeping GM layoffs
General Motors disclosed 80 million in merit bonuses for non executive salaried staff just as plans to cut 70 000 jobs and close 21 plants were announced. The UAW criticized the payments noting a perceived caste system while arguing for a company wide pay freeze to boost morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors
UAW
John Macfarz
Fet Auto Workers
Learn from the mistake of luxury taxes
Rep. Dick Armey argues the luxury tax on yachts backfired, costing jobs in boat aircraft and jewelry industries. He cites the JEC study and a broader economic critique of static revenue forecasts and tax incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Armey
Washington
Senate
George Mitchell
Mitchell
Joint Economic Committee
Republican
Congress
Michael Kinsley
Kinsley
JEC
Bahamas
France
U.S
Congressional Budget Office
Office of Management and Budget
Sen
Bob Packwood
R-Ore
Joint Committee On Taxation
Packwood
JCT
Rep
Texas
The
Washington Post
Letters to the Gazette Uphold Interurban Trail Feasibility
A reader defends the Interurban Trail and urges constructive debate. He recounts meeting opponents, notes distortions in a letter by Denise Leubka, and argues feasibility. He praises collaboration between Linn County Trails Association and H.A.R.M.O.N.E. to advance the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denise Leubka
H.A.R.M.O.N.E
Bertram
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Ms. Leubka
Conservation Board
Linn County Trails Association
Church cautions Bayside miracle claims in Bayside case
The Bayside miracles story is judged unauthentic by church authorities. Veronica Lueken’s messages since 1970 are not credence and the local bishop should decide authenticity. In 1986 Bishop Mugavero condemned the Bayside visions after an investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veronica Lueken
Mary
Francis Mugavero
Brooklyn
N.Y
Bayside
Lueken
Swisher Parking Ticket Sparks Vandalism Complaint
A Swisher resident complains after receiving a $15 parking ticket beside the Dance-Mar building. She notes no visible signs, cites vandalism ruining signs, and questions city enforcement and hidden ordinances. She suggests painting a No Parking sign on the building. mayor unavailable for comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swisher
Dance-Mar
Debatable grammar teased in three reader questions
Three questions challenge tense and number usage in writing. A Marion reader asks if tomorrow is Thanksgiving should be in present or future tense. A reader questions if police charges imply guilt and age when alcohol is involved. A reader debates subject verb agreement with faculty and collective nouns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Gould
Marion
Dick Ridenour
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