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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1997
Page
4
Joe Hladley serves as President and Publisher while Ken Slaughter is Vice President and Treasurer and Mark Bowden holds the title of Managing Editor in the publication’s masthead.
The Gazette editorial contends that pouring funds into class-size reductions and teacher salaries is not a cure for education ills. It questions Democrats’ plan to add up to 875 teachers at escalating costs and argues for better use of existing resources before expanding spending.
Chuck Weed 74 a longtime UAW negotiator and community volunteer died Monday after a brief illness. He was known for decorum at the bargaining table his honesty forthright manner and steady leadership in regional and national UAW posts and in civic groups including United Way and the Salvation Army.
The piece discusses a Victoria's Secret catalog with jargon like racerback bra side vents clamstitching and waffle knit. It contrasts euphemistic phrasing with plain English while questioning why lingerie aims to widen readers vocabularies and how terms describe garments and silhouettes.
Jozef Figa of Hamilton College argues the Iowa Legislature seeks to signal hostility to immigrants with bills declaring English as the common language for official business. He cites exemptions and notes the broader political misfire, suggesting a proposed rename for Iowa.
A letter endorses the College Community School District bond issue on March 11. It cites $9.5 million, 90 percent for Prairie Middle School and Prairie Crest Elementary improvements, plus purchase of 55 acres east of campus. It argues overcrowded classrooms require space and projects tax impact at about $10 yearly for a $155,000 home.
A speaker denounces what they call the Evil Army of God linked to hate racism and murder. They urge forgiveness through scripture citing Galatians James and I John to emphasize love, patience, and self control over anger. They condemn texts used to justify violence and call for peaceful, godly living.
Readers praised a front page feature on Lent at St Josephs Parish noting the program includes over 550 public school students and religious education pupils. The yearly drive collects camp supplies, benefiting Camp Courageous and bridging parish and public schools through shared charity.
Burton Slaymaker Jr of Hiawatha apologizes to a business agent named Fred Brown for past grievances and credits him with teaching in the trade while advocating respectful right to work. He pledges to raise concerns at meetings in the future.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public matters. Submissions must include the writer’s full name signature full street address and daytime phone number. No anonymous letters. 300 word limit. one letter per writer every 30 days.
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