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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1990
Page
4
JF Hladky Jr chairs the board with John Robertson as Executive Editor and Jerry Elsen directing Editorial Pages. Editorial Board Chairman Dave Morris serves as Managing Editor.
The Gazette warns that Iowa lottery revenues are falling as residents resist gambling. Officials plan to push responsible betting while critics argue the state profits come at the expense of the poor who spend a large share of income on tickets. A moral tone favors restraint over glitz in marketing.
State Rep. Art Ollie proposes extending Iowa’s 180 day school year by up to 30 days. He says higher quality education matters more than quantity and expects the idea to gain traction though he would delay action this session. He estimates a $200 million cost and foresees longer years becoming common within a decade.
A reader argues Bonnie Campbell should not be Iowa attorney general due to her husband’s lobbying for IBP and Prairie Meadows. The writer claims such ties create an unavoidable conflict and states they will not vote for her despite being a fellow Democrat.
Reader letter condemns front page juxtaposition of a pig rescue with critique of pig slaughter and a fetuses-for-delivery discussion. Author cites Iowa pig welfare, argues for humane homes and uses satire to question media priorities and societal values.
Readers urge Iowa legislators to require Medicaid beds in nursing homes. The Care Center Residents Support Council pushes a two year CON listing for intermediate care centers and a mandate for all facilities to admit Medicaid clients and be open to future Medicaid residents. They warn of bed shortages and discrimination against Medicaid patients.
E. Rickels, R.N. describes minimal nursing care after a hospitalization., noting injections and vitals but criticizing lack of mouth care, wound dressing, mobility assistance, and routine post anesthesia care. She thanks a roommate who acted as her eyes and caregiver during the stay.
Gary R. Wells of Route 1 Hiawatha objects to local television stations for overhyping stories such as a snake report while neglecting issues like gas price gouging and DHS or court corruption. He urges readers to consult newspapers or CNN and Channel 28 for entertainment.
Two readers discuss abortion beliefs and birth control, arguing for responsible decisions before sex while recognizing different moral standpoints. Elyse Ament from Mount Vernon promotes choosing conception wisely, and Lois Homewood from Worthington shares her mother’s hard choice and views on birth control and motherhood.
Howard Kleinberg notes the coming year 2000 in MM will ease reading of dates in films and credits. He contrasts Roman numerals in cinema, TV signoffs, and publications with Arabic numerals, citing examples from movies like Rocky and series such as Friday the 13th.
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