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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1992
Page
4
The Iowa General Assembly returned for a special session amid a fiscal crisis. Gov. Terry Branstad vetoed the sales tax increase and other bills, prompting calls for cooperation to avoid cuts to state programs and employee raises as the July 1 budget year approaches.
Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton has won California and appears near clinching the Democratic nomination. He faces criticism over infidelity, draft avoidance, and past business deals while Perot gains attention with seasoned campaign hires and vague leadership promises. The media focus on Perot's past could aid Clinton ahead of the convention.
James J. Duderstadt argues that fears of a scientist shortage are overstated while warning about the danger to science education. He notes defense decline, demographic shifts, and K-12 gaps, urging serious reform to prepare Americans for science and tech jobs and praising Congress for policy leadership.
Fred Timko of Point Builders explains the 1.2 million project relies on 1 million in union trades and 200000 in non union work. He states the firm uses union subcontractors based on quality, performance and price to deliver value for owners.
A May 30 letter criticizes St. Pat’s School for not allowing neighborhood children to use its playground. Proponents say city parks suffice and question callers’ claims to free access, noting St. Pat’s education and community service. The writer challenges the authors and defends the school’s upkeep and priorities.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Ce dar Rapids Post 788 states it cannot and will not support political candidates. The commander, John G. Hanson, cites that political involvement violates VFW rules and by-laws.
Letter from Jane Frasher of Walker criticizes Dan Quayle for condemning a TV show about an unmarried woman choosing single parenthood while alleging society faces racism crime and poverty and urging Quayle to address real problems.
Susan J. Norman thanks Camp Fire Boys and Girls volunteers who cleaned painted, repaired and maintained Camp Huaga on the Wapsipinicon River near Walker. She notes 75 years of operation by the Iowana Council and urges Iowa families to enroll children in summer programs.
The author critiques the shift in meanings of gay and discrimination, notes a Palestine city reference to Sodom, and asserts that sodomous acts are a personal matter with consequences and no government responsibility. He implies natural consequences will address the issue.
A reader questions word choices like upset in politics and rehab in bird care. The piece discusses can versus should and notes terms such as rehabber and rehabilitee while examining tone and language in public discourse.
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