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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1994
Page
6
Ken Slaughter Vice President and Treasurer Dale Larson Vice President and General Manager Jerry Elsen Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Mark Bowden Managing Editor are named in the annotated leadership roster for the publication.
Editorial argues Iowa’s tough on crime stance is hollow as overcrowded prisons force parole releases. It notes 5017 inmates in 3603 capacity, parole boards releasing many early, half and quarter-time reductions, and calls for sentencing guidelines to standardize penalties and reduce reliance on parole.
In Washington a House debate on cutting 6.6 million dollars from congressional operations drew criticism from Rep. Eliot Engel who argued the building is a showplace and funds should not be trimmed for elevators. He urged spending to avoid public embarrassment over the elevators.
A spoof list from Letters to the Gazette ranking reasons to switch to Channel 9 over Channel 2. It mocks Channel 2 anchors and on air habits with satirical jabs at editors, weather and newsroom style.
Courtland Milloy condemns parole bid by James Earl Ray for King assassination. He notes Lawson and Williams testified for Ray, cites Ray’s 1969 confession, and argues a new trial would not help. Milloy argues for accountability and questions posthumous forgiveness by civil rights leaders.
A May 29 letter argues banning handguns is not the answer and blames societal factors and the justice system. The writer cites personal tragedy and compares gun violence to automobile and drug harms, urging responsibility and full punishment for crimes. Mary J. Beachel, Marion.
Connie Clark of Cedar Rapids endorses Craig McCormick as the best choice for Linn County supervisor citing his common sense work ethic and anti waste stance. The piece also notes Bob Ireland's bid for county recorder with a 28 year office history and emphasis on term limits budget austerity and public relations experience.
The Marion Chamber of Commerce congratulates Victoria Quinn Stephens for organizing the May 21 Marion Arts Festival in downtown Marion. Over 7,000 people enjoyed the outdoor forum with support from sponsors volunteers chamber members and Marion city cooperation. The 3rd annual festival is set for May 20 next year.
In a crowded field for supervisor, Shirley Henderson draws attention for integrity and common sense. Art Koehler of Cedar Rapids endorses her candidacy, highlighting her practical approach to problems.
The reader questions why leads avoid naming the subject immediately, preferring a generic setup. The critique notes phrases like an Eastern Iowa man must serve three years on probation and cites examples where later sentences reveal the person, asking if direct naming would aid clarity.
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