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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1995
Page
7
Dale Larson was named Vice President and General Manager. Jerry Elsen serves as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Chairman Mark Bowden holds the position of Managing Editor.
The Gazette notes repeated warnings on school to work transitions. It cites Iowa efforts like tech prep programs in Cedar Rapids and Marion High School employability ratings. The state legislature approved incentives for school to work programs as districts adapt to preparing students for a technical economy.
A Cedar Rapids plea urges the Streets Department to post temporary No Parking signs on one side of streets during festivals and fireworks displays. The author warns that crowded streets block emergency access and harm may follow if action is delayed. The piece emphasizes practical street management and public safety.
The author links Hugh Grant's arrest for a lewd act with celebrity culture to societal decay. He critiques Newsweek bisexuality coverage and laments shifting moral standards, arguing that without objective measures society risks self destruction.
Nick Ryan of Strawberry Point endorses House Majority Leader Dick Armey's flat tax proposal. He argues a 17 percent rate with higher personal allowances and child deduction would spur savings, investment, and growth, reducing taxes for most and easing financial strain for low income families.
A July 8 letter from Heritage Area Agency on Aging director Tom Miskimen accuses The Gazette staff of elder bashing. The writer, a former AARP member, criticizes the organization's push for health care reform and predicts Medicare and Medicaid cuts without cost clarity. The letter questions AARP influence on Social Security and debt, urging practical action.
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns addressing public business. Letters must include writer’s full name, address, and daytime phone. anonymous submissions are not printed. Limit 300 words per letter. one per writer per day. submissions via mail, fax, or online with contact details.
Floyd A. Davie criticizes Cedar Rapids charter commissions appointing mayor and council allies, saying bias taints findings. He cites lack of youth representation, secrecy over a volunteer list, and rushed selections. Davie urges fair, open government and reform.
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