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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1996
Page
4
Dale Larson is Vice President and General Manager. Jerry Elsen serves as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Mark Bowden holds the post of Managing Editor.
An Iowa Department of Employment Services May report shows unemployment generally declined from April to May but remains higher in cities with gambling operations. Council Bluffs is an exception with around 3 percent, while Dubuque and Clinton report higher rates, suggesting gambling may not guarantee job growth.
The 74 year old T H Bell helped preserve the Education Department and championed the national study that produced A Nation At Risk. He argued for a slimmer department focused on research and enforcement of federal law to improve schools. His work influenced education reform long after his tenure.
Time/CNN shows 68 percent of Americans and 70 percent of Republicans backing tolerance language in the Republican platform while 66 percent of Republicans oppose a human life amendment. Dole trails Clinton by six points in one poll though other surveys place him 10 to 15 points behind. The piece argues platforms are weak and urges focus on tolerance and inclusion, noting Hyde’s role and the August convention in San Diego.
Reading letters criticize government funded abortions as a public burden. Cindy Crawford of Marion argues tax dollars finance others pregnancies and abortions, urging individuals to pay for their own choices and family planning. The writer calls for taxpayer money to be removed from abortion funding.
The GAO estimated total spending on the Clinton health care reform effort reached 13.6 million dollars, with 5.6 million for plan development and 7.6 million for implementing legislation plus 433 thousand defending a sunshine-law suit. Rep. William Clinger criticized lack of congressional transparency.
A Cedar Rapids resident argues against a riverboat casino citing community character, safety, and family values. She contrasts Las Vegas greed with local ethics and urges keeping gambling out to protect children and education.
A veteran editor recalls missteps in headline writing and language, including misuse of reverend and the odd phrase sunshine headlines. The piece cites examples like missing persons phrasing and an obituary line that used reverend, calling it inexcusable and in poor taste.
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