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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1990
Page
6
John Robertson serves as Executive Editor while Jerry Elsen is Editor of Editorial Pages and Mark Bowden chairs the Editorial Board with Bowden as Managing Editor overseeing policy and direction.
The Farmstead plant on the Cedar River closes after 5% long decline, affecting 1,600 workers and the community. Chamber official Michael Blouin notes improved hiring momentum, state retraining and Kirkwood Community College support, while workers adapt and press for new opportunities.
The piece notes 18 Western captives including Terry Anderson and Terry Waite remain in Hezbollah and Shiite factions in Lebanon. Optimism surfaces from Peggy Say and Iran related upheavals, yet past unreliability of captors tempers expectations as officials continue negotiations.
The Air Force will spend 100000 dollars to study whether low flying F 4 Phantom noise affects the health and behavior of pregnant mares near bases. University of Florida will compare two groups with jet noise versus silence to assess stress impacts.
Rep. Pete Stark questions the Army Division of Civilian Marksmanship in its ties to the NRA, cost to the government at Camp Perry, and its role in lobbying and mailing lists. He calls for refocusing the DCM to recruit skilled marksmen for the military.
In a televised debate on November 4 J D Smith claimed multiple solid leads in a Gazette carrier rape case but said Cedar Rapids detectives had not acted under Safety Commissioner Bob Jaeger. Smith, two months in office, promised police reform yet has made no rank‑and‑file outreach or arrests, citing deep department problems.
A reader questions racism in the United States arguing that equal rights apply to all. They criticize the NAACP for alleged bias against black mayors and compare Spike Lee's actions to broader racial double standards.
A correctional officer argues state inspectors have not addressed prison crowding. Iowa Medical Classification Center Oakdale houses 430 with 300 design capacity and aims to reach 500 to 550 inmates. The writer urges public pressure on the governor and legislators to fund prison expansion and staff increases, citing past budget delays after staff injuries.
Pamela Reed of 1429 A Ave NE laments high cinema costs. She paid 11 dollars for two tickets and 5 dollars for drinks and popcorn, arguing that a family or teenager cannot afford frequent outings. She notes many former moviegoers wait for video releases instead.
RAPSE and Iowa residents press for HF 2534 to pause siting of commercial medical waste incinerators. They urge stricter state standards and regional treatment plans, citing environmental and health risks. Contacts urged with senators including Warn Jones and Drake as HF 2534 moves to the Senate.
A Prairie family celebrates the College Community Schools bond verdict as a milestone for their children education. They praise the referendum committee, anticipate a modern junior high and new high school facilities, and express interest in a future swimming pool funding.
Kris Davenport of the Emerald Knights Drum and Bugle Corps appeals Cedar Rapids residents for new teen members to keep the group active and thriving amid concerns about youth drug use vandalism and theft. He urges local backing to sustain the corps and promote healthy activities.
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