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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1992
Page
4
Gazette editorials urge a prompt legal challenge timeline to ensure an ERA referendum appears on the fall ballot. They defend a precise Iowa ERA language and warn opponents against delaying tactics while inviting swift court action if desired, stressing voters should decide this fall.
Wisconsin Legislature debates a three year pilot test to allow out of state migrants to receive Illinois level welfare benefits for six months before switching to Wisconsin levels. Gov. Tommy Thompson defends the plan as a solvent, generous approach while critics warn of constitutional issues and cross border abuse.
The article disputes the initial 1.68 million payroll job losses in the 1990-91 period, reporting a revised total of 2.2 million. It notes BLS says the rise reflects a genuine change, not political manipulation, and highlights concerns about structural unemployment and the lasting impact on workers.
The piece argues for a pledge by presidential candidates to instruct electors to vote for the overall popular vote winner if no candidate clears a majority. It notes electors act as party loyalists but would likely follow the popular result, preventing a lame duck presidency and easing House deadlock fears.
Joseph A. Ruzicka protests lawmakers including the governor should return recent raises. He questions deductibles and suggests donating raises to the IRS to aid the deficit. Address listed as 924 17th Ave SE.
A reader argues that grocery coupons that apply only when charging the full order to Master Card Visa or Discover are unfair to cash buyers. They question why charging should be encouraged for food while larger purchases like cars or furniture can be repossessed. Mrs Leonard Cooney 2612 27th St SW.
Community readers urge scrutiny of City Veterinarian Russell Anthony and Hall Foundation grants totaling over 50 000 dollars as candidates Pat Hubbard and others weigh who should run the shelter. Critics call for accountability and budget savings in Linn County.
Cedar Rapids community leaders form a strategic planning committee to transform the central business district into a jobs driven, mixed development area. The five committees will focus on physical development parking job growth programming and retail with 55 volunteers sought and a goal to formalize a public private coalition by year end.
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