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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1989

Page

6

J P Hladky Jr Heads Hladky IlI Board

J P Hladky Jr serves as chairman of the board of directors for Hladky III, the publishing house led by the president and publisher.

J.P. Hladky, Jr Hladky Ili

Day care accord links Hatch and Dodd in middle ground

The article notes Senators Orrin Hatch and Christopher Dodd, long at odds over child care, endorsing each other’s bills to bridge liberal and conservative approaches. Bush’s four part plan is seen as the best feasible path amid limited funds, offering a child tax credit, expanded Head Start, and federal agency day care support. Strong public demand for affordable care underpins this unlikely coalition.

Orrin Hatch Utah Christopher Dodd Connecticut Hill Sen. Dodd Sen. Hatch Bush Congress

Reagan era charity debate sparks bipartisan praise and critique

Chicago Tribune columnist William Niekirk criticizes Bush and Reagan era policies while noting rising private giving. He cites Conference Board data showing corporate philanthropy remains around 5 percent of total giving, with individuals and foundations driving about 95 percent. Overall giving has grown from about $50 billion in 1980 to roughly $100 billion today.

Chicago Tribune William Niekirk Bush The Conference Board U.S American Association of Fund- Raising Counsel

Cedar Rapids votes on bonds for new high school gyms

The Cedar Rapids area seeks approval on March 7 for a $4.9 million bond sale to build new competition gyms at Jefferson and Washington and a smaller gym at Kennedy. Funds also update playgrounds and provide disabled access. The plan aims to restore middle and high school activities and support sex equity in athletics.

Washington Jefferson Wilson Roosevelt Franklin McKinley Cedar Rapids Kennedy

Pro-choice plea voiced after Jan forum in Cedar Rapids

Julie Schultz urges continued vocal support for abortion rights amid fears Roe v. Wade reversal. She condemns anti-choice tactics, highlights dangers of back-alley clinics and self-abortion, and calls contacting officials to defend freedom to choose.

Cedar Rapids Reproductive Rights Coalition Supreme Court Pro-Choice Anti-Choice

Congress Debates Pay Reform For Lawmakers In 1989

In 1986 lawmakers granted themselves a 12000 pay raise and risk a 50 percent increase by stalling a floor vote. Rep. Tauke sponsors reforms requiring a recorded vote on raises and deferring them until after the next Congress.

Tom Tauke Rep Leach Grassley Harkin Tauke

Tree recycling project converts 2000 Christmas trees

Indian Creek Nature Center with Cedar Rapids Parks and Forestry ran a Christmas tree recycling drive from Christmas to Jan 15. About 2000 trees were dropped at the Nature Center lot and chipped by a forestry crew. Chips were spread on trails to protect landfills and improve trails. The board thanks participating families and Commissioner David Kramer for the idea and support.

Indian Creek Nature Center Indian Creek Nature Center

Put vendettas on back burner

A civic appeal urges citizens to evaluate a school superintendent's performance and to fulfill duties by visiting schools, understanding today’s educational scope, and reviewing bond proposals. It argues against bias, emphasizes citizen responsibility, and calls for constructive support for youth education.

Questioning Bush oath and constitutional fidelity

A letter from Dan Humpfer of Iowa City questions President Bush's oath to uphold the Constitution and accuses leaders of betraying the document. He criticizes government debt, TV culture, and political lies while urging Americans to reread the Constitution and Declaration of Independence.

Mr. Bush

Hospital drive ends with $48000 in pledges for LTC unit

J.R. Fikuart, chairperson, announces the Washington County Hospital fund drive totals pledges of $48000 to furnish the long term care unit. Hospital employees contributed over $6000 to start the effort and donations of equipment remain welcome as ten semi private rooms await sponsors.

Washington County Hospital Washington County LTC J.R. Fikuart Hospital Fund Drive Washington

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