Cedar Rapids Considers Efficiency Plan Forum Series
The Cedar Rapids Efficiency and Reform Committee urges public input on a report to make city government cheaper and more efficient. Town meetings are tonight at Franklin Middle School with further sessions May 10 May 17 and May 24 call-in show on Cox Channel 18. Mayor says reforms depend on voter approval and council action beyond cosmetics. The public’s participation could drive real change beyond talk.
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Efficiency and Reform Committee
Franklin Middle School
20Th St
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Cox
Larry Serbousek
City Hall
South Africa Election Confirms ANC Victory Over NP
The African National Congress wins a sweeping victory as South Africa heads toward its first all race vote. De Klerk accepts end of apartheid while Buthelezi ends boycott. Clinton pledges aid to support the peaceful transition and equal rights for all citizens.
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Nelson Mandela
African National Congress
F.W. de Klerk
National Party
de Klerk
Mangosuthu Buthelezi
Jack Mokoape
New York Times
Clinton
U.S
Sex Respect curriculum in Vista sparks debate on premarital sex
Rabbi Michael Gotlieb argues that Sex Respect fails to address broader sexual ethics and urges open age-appropriate instruction. He contrasts premarital sexual activity with morality, promoting honest education and moderation rather than blanket abstinence.
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Michael Gotlieb
Vista
Calif
San Diego
Real burden debate on parental notification and abortion
Letter argues parental notification waiting periods and counseling protect women by ensuring informed decisions and emotional support. It condemns Goodman’s view while claiming abortion imposes real burdens on women and endorses rights to information and time before such life decisions.
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Ellen Goodman
Ms. Goodman
Planned Parenthood
Iowa Board’s mascot ban sparks heated debate on Indians
Opinion piece argues the Iowa Board in Control of Athletics should drop its ban on American Indian mascots. Author critiques political correctness, questions why Vikings are treated differently, and suggests donors fund Indian reservations instead of supporting Hawkeyes, while urging action against the Illini.
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University of Iowa
Sweden
Ann Rhodes
Iowa
Illini
Hawkeyes
Readers criticized KCRG for lottery numbers at Nixon funeral
Letters from Diana Garner and Lea Myers of Cedar Rapids condemn KCRG for displaying Iowa lottery results during President Nixon's funeral. They argue the broadcast lacked decorum and promoted gambling at a moment of national mourning, urging better taste and alternative uses of gambling revenue.
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Nixon
KCRG
Corbett Praised for GOP Leadership in Budget Balance
A letter lauds Rep. Ron Corbett of Cedar Rapids and the House Republicans for balancing the state budget. The writer credits a 51 vote GOP coalition for tough choices and urges voters to keep Republican control to support fiscal responsibility under the governor.
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Ron Corbett
Cedar Rapids
Rep. Corbett
House
Republicans
Rep
Corbett
Des Moines
House Republicans
Senate
Marion Library Bond Referendum Appeals to Voters
Mayor Victor L. Klopfenstein urges Marion voters to approve the library bond on May 10. He notes over half the funding is pledged by private entities and stresses a larger, state of the art building with a strengthened staff and collection.
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Victor L. Klopfenstein
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