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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1994
Page
4
Dale Larson as Vice President and General Manager, Jerry Elsen Editorial Editor and Editorial Board Chairman, and Mark Bowden Managing Editor are identified in the staff lineup.
The Cedar Rapids school board travels to Colorado to interview Superintendent candidate Lewis Finch while offering him a job, amid concerns over closed meetings and past legal missteps. Finch is praised for openness in Colorado's Jefferson County and could restore community involvement, but critics warn the board must improve its governance before September elections.
The piece lauds Lute Olson guiding Arizona after a 92-72 win over Missouri, notes his Iowa roots (1974-83) and Final Four trips, and recalls his clashes with Tucson writers while praising his turnarounds. It also salutes UCLA’s PAC 10 era dominance shifting to Arizona and ends with GO WILDCATS.
The piece argues the Whitewater case shows uneven pursuit of justice with investigations expanding as Clinton supporters flip positions. It notes Rep Dan Rostenkowski and Senate votes signaling hearings, while Democrats fear a cover up and abandon principled stances. The author cites motives of Republicans, White House, media, and Democrats.
A reader questions paternal sole obligation for child support and criticizes welfare policy. They argue mothers also deserve accountability for benefits and urge fair treatment of both parents, calling for welfare as a temporary aid rather than a lifestyle.
J A Whitson of Cedar Rapids endorses standardizing license plates with three exceptions for handicap POW and Purple Heart recipients. He questions rear plate policies and suggests vanity plates could be extended to universities employers veterans groups parties and even prison industries.
A resident expresses relief that the county now has 911 service, noting increased safety for country living and the value of quick emergency response. The writer advocates for remaining Iowa counties to adopt 911 to save lives and justify tax spending.
Governor Branstad asserts Republican Congressman Fred Grandy’s switch from Democrat reveals a serious character flaw. The remark is met with criticism as voters in a Democratic-leaning state react to the comparison and its political implications.
A 1989 shift in Cedar Rapids water pricing to penalize lawn irrigation prompts criticism of city monopoly pricing. Opponents urge cost-based rates and swift penalties for noncompliance, calling for public hearing on April 6 at 7 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers.
A writer reflects on how jargon from law and journalism colors everyday language. He notes uses of vacation from legal and highway terms, morgue in libraries, and dope stories in sports writing, arguing to avoid field jargon in general announcements unless widely understood.
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