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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1985
Page
6
J F Hladky Jr is named Chairman of the Board of Directors in a recent company leadership update. He succeeds prior chairpersons, with the board announcing strategic priorities and governance actions for the upcoming fiscal period.
Editorial argues FAA should require more advanced medical kits on flights to address heart attacks and severe illnesses. It also urges adding CPR training for all crew members, noting current limits hinder on‑board medical help and may cost little per ticket.
The Iowa and Missouri debates over selling WOI TV, a state university owned commercial station in Ames, highlight its educational uses at Iowa State University including 104 journalism students and 50 part time employees, annual educational value about 850000, and a profit of 350000 to the ISU general fund. Proponents see potential 30 million sale proceeds for education or economic development, while opponents call WOI TV an irreplaceable teaching tool not in unfair competition with private outlets.
The state owns a $30 million television station WOI TV that competes with private stations for advertising. Critics argue sale funds should replace university services and that a state run station is an improper role. They note potential impact on ISU and inferior programming.
The editorial argues the college owned WOI-TV is a valuable asset that funds ISU and provides practical broadcasting experience. Selling the station risks ISU leadership in broadcast journalism, student internships, and revenue nearly $1.2 million yearly, while the station would still need to cover costs in a competitive market.
The argument urges preserving WOI TV for Iowa State University and public benefit. Proponents say sale aims to plug budget holes while private competitors gain unfair advantage, and propose using proceeds for a World Trade Center rather than remedying station losses.
In a letter to the Gazette readers urge defense of 3.5 percent cost of living increase for 1986 as 24,000 Linn County recipients rely on monthly benefits. They warn against cuts, stress registered voters must back Social Security, and call for prayer and moral reflection amid national policy debates.
Residents complain about a factory on 18th Street SW that will run around the clock with Fiberglas and styrene emissions. County Health official Mr Slager warns of a detectable odor and potential respiratory risks affecting homes and yards day and night.
The author contends that Jewish lineage is traced through the mother, noting Mary’s descent from David as a lineage claim. He contrasts scholarly Outlooks with traditional orthodoxy, asserting matrilineal descent makes a person Jewish even when marrying outside the faith.
Residents weigh preserving the old Chicago Milwaukee St Paul depot in Marion for its historic value. The note urges support for Dave Wendell to safeguard the building and prevent another city loss like Cedar Rapids.
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