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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1998
Page
4
Four high school and college students with about 50 supporters urged Cedar Rapids City Council to consider an extreme sports complex. They highlighted skateboarding inline skating and stunt biking as outlets and argued youth input helps guide recreation plans. The council received input amid GOCR recommendations and was urged to keep an open mind and involve younger residents more.
The Miami mayor allegedly called the Miami Herald advertising manager and left a warning to cancel city ads unless the paper treats him better. Publisher David Lawrence said the paper will not be bought, and a Herald story on absentee ballots angered city officials.
Ralph Plagman, principal of Washington High School, Cedar Rapids, lauds students in 1998 noting high AP enrollment, top ITED percentile results, 97 percent attendance, and extensive community service. He cites 17 AP courses and 81 percent post secondary enrollment for the class of 1997.
A Cedar Rapids reader voices concern over a newly enacted vehicle insurance law amid a legal inconsistency with the maximum misdemeanor fine. The letter attacks legislators and calls for replacing them, citing pay raises and potential reforms, including third party challengers.
Tom Leitch criticizes the Rush Limberger radio program for biased content and unbalanced calls. He claims the show advances Republican aims, silences opposition, and discredits credible dissent, urging listeners to seek a different life.
Public pressure ramps up in early 1998 as House and Senate leaders pledge to take up bipartisan reform. The push centers on a total ban of soft money, aiming to end unregulated corporate labor union and individual contributions. Sen. Grassley’s support is deemed crucial and constituents are urged to call him at 202-224-3121. Elwood C. Garlock Cedar Rapids.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for letter accuracy nor judge opinions. It invites corrections and contradictions from readers with equal opportunity for publication.
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include writer's full name signature address and daytime phone number. Anonymous letters are not printed. edits may be made and the sender cannot reclaim material.
Norval Tucker asks if extensive concrete areas of Cedar Rapids and Coral Ridge Mall alter local weather and storm frequency. He wonders whether northeast residents could face higher homeowner insurance costs and who bears responsibility for premium increases.
Letter from George Homsey in Cedar Rapids criticizes pay raises for lawmakers and rising costs. He notes 3 percent congressional raises passed without explicit approval, COLA at 2 percent for Social Security, higher health premium, and a local 9.9 percent supervisor raise. He calls citizens to wake up.
In 1998 the country enjoys low inflation and low rates with near full employment. The author urges an immediate tax cut to offset potential deflation and a Federal Reserve rate cut to prevent an inverted yield curve and future trouble.
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