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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1994
Page
4
The editorial argues welfare must reform beyond routine monthly aid. It highlights Cedar Rapids Cornerstones and Linn County efforts as innovative, with 8000 Iowans under Family Investment Agreements. It cites Sen Tom Harkin backing federal adaptation and notes penalties for nonparticipants as part of a self sufficiency push.
The Iowa legislature corrected a federal overreach by allowing disabled individuals to establish trust funds effective July 1. These trusts supplement government assistance for living expenses not covered by programs, avoiding the blanket federal ban on trusts and preserving dignity for beneficiaries. Public officials express appreciation for addressing the problem while supporting good intentions.
Ze'ev Begin warns that Yasser Arafat's rhetoric signals a phased strategy to destroy Israel. He cites calls for jihad and the release of militants, predicts increased incitement among Arab citizens of Israel, and argues Hamas and the PLO share the same long term goal of a sovereign state with Jerusalem as capital.
Actor and singer Harry Belafonte argues against cutting NEA funding as the Senate weighs an 8.5 million dollar, 5 percent reduction. He defends NEA benefits, cites An na Deavere Smith and arts programs for youth, and warns against partisan attacks that eclipse positive cultural work. Belafonte notes federal support aided his own career and highlights the country’s need for art to bridge divides and resist violence.
Paulette Wenzel asks what can be done when a 15 year old runs away. She notes CRPD says no law bans a youth from leaving home and that police cannot intervene unless the child causes trouble, while parents would bear responsibility for damages.
A reader denounces IES proposed four percent rate hike as laughable and argues the company holds consumers at its mercy. They urge writing to IES Utilities Board and local officials, calling for re engineering and value reassessment to lower costs and improve efficiency.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites public business letters and guest columns with editing rights. Writers must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number though addresses are not published. Letters capped at 300 words. one per writer per 30 days.
Iowa City reader asks how the death penalty deters crimes citing two Iowa murder cases where victims were taken to Missouri, a death penalty state, to be killed. The letter requests response from Governor Branstad, Iowa’s top death penalty advocate.
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