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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 2001
Page
6
The Iowa Gazette urges Gov. Vilsack to veto a recently passed bill altering teacher pay to include performance incentives. It argues the plan rewards student achievement, supports mentoring and evaluation, and faces a learning curve but is essential to attract new teachers and align with broader wage practices.
The Gazette notes it does not verify the accuracy of letters or judge opinions. It invites corrections or contradictions from readers and assures equal opportunity for publication to all submissions.
A discussion of President Bush touring the Iowa Energy Center and Nevada wind turbines contrasts new energy facilities with his energy plan favoring fossil fuels and nuclear power. The piece urges support for renewables and criticizes energy policy and conservation attitudes.
The letter attacks Senator Tom Harkin over high gasoline prices blaming oil companies and politics. It argues refineries and Clinton era permitting failed, ignores alternative energy, and questions conservation incentives and MPG of a Corvette.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions require full name signature street address and daytime phone number. anonymous letters are not accepted. Writers may send up to 300 words per letter with a 650 word column limit. mail to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com with complete contact information.
Naeem Haider of Iowa City voices alarm at a looming congressional deadline over a proposed Medicare change that would drop physician supervision for anesthesia during surgery. He notes rising mortality when nurses operate without doctors and urges media coverage to inform the public about potential patient risk.
The piece compares how different generations view Vietnam era figures like Bob Kerrey and William Calley. It notes shifts in memory, ongoing debates on justice, and the enduring impact of the 1960s across Americans, from Kent State to Vietnam veterans and younger generations.
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