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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1995
Page
4
Dale Larson named Vice President and General Manager Jerry Elsen appointed Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Mark Bowden takes on Managing Editor duties in the newsroom leadership slate
The Gazette argues Cedar Rapids should balance affordable housing with neighborhood density by using small houses on vacant lots and community gardens on City layouts. Residents worry about parking and green space while planners push private sector led development for a city wide solution.
Newt Gingrich joined President Clinton for a landmark joint appearance before 250 seniors in Claremont, New Hampshire. The hour long televised dialogue touched Medicare minimum wage national service and UN roles while both men urged bipartisan reform on lobbying and campaign finance. Analysts praised the tone but cautioned it may not predict electability in 1996.
Hunter Rawlings argues universities must remain free and trusted to generate ideas. He recalls Socrates and Jesus, cites Athens as a model, and emphasizes long term commitment to the University of Iowa and its openness as he departs for Cornell.
The piece argues California voters will likely approve the California Civil Rights Initiative to end government race and gender preferences. It cites CCRI campaigner Joe Gelman and contrasts Hillcrest Country Club origins with broad demographic changes and high unemployment, urging a principled end to racial quotas and a shift toward merit.
A July 11 election asks if Cedar Rapids should switch to a council-manager-at-large system under Iowa law. The Gazette leadership, League of Women Voters, and Chamber oppose the vote, urging delay amid accusations of elitist influence and concerns about a lame duck government through 1997.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. All material may be edited and cannot be returned. Include writer full name signature address and daytime phone. anonymous letters are not printed. Submissions mailed to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or via fax 319 398 584E or email.
An advocacy piece argues circuses can entertain without animal acts. It cites animal suffering, restricted training methods, and the benefits of human performers, urging readers to avoid animal circuses and support cruelty free options like Cirque du Soleil and Circus Oz. Kathy Lindhorst Riverside.
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