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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1994
Page
4
JF Hindky Jr chaired the Board of Directors while Joe Hindky II as President and Publisher led the leadership team with Ken Slaughter as Vice President and Treasurer and Mark Bowden serving as Managing Editor in the announced organizational slate.
The Gazette editorial praises Lamar Alexander's concept of a citizen legislature with part time lawmakers and salary cuts to curb government growth. It notes the large federal bureaucracy would resist such a shift and questions who would implement cuts or cede power, concluding the plan likely has little future.
After the 1993 flood in Iowa, farm fatalities fell to 51 the lowest this decade though still tragic. Officials attributed the lull to fewer workdays and lighter harvests, but warned farming remains hazardous due to machinery and livestock. Caution remains essential as weather shaped the safer season.
A columnist recounts two missives received on his desk that mix fundraising with a critique of spelling and grammar. He omits names to protect writers and recipients, urging respectful appeals without insulting potential donors. The piece stresses clarity and accuracy in requests for money or research support.
Mahathir Mohamad told an Asian conference that the United States should not force American style human rights on China. He warned of harm to Asia if China loses MFN status and urged restraint, arguing Beijing could derail reform and stability without foreign pressure.
In a letter to the Gazette Iowa residents urge passage of a flag protection amendment after 42 states show broad support. They accuse three lawmakers Rep Mary Lundby Rep Dorothy Carpenter and Rep Charles Gipp of blocking the measure and call for action in November with 80 percent voter backing cited from a Gallup poll.
A letter from Brett Smith of Cedar Rapids argues against genetic modification in food citing safety concerns and calls for sticking to traditional methods. He criticizes the biotech industry for seeking credit and envisions a future of easy yet risky food innovations.
Virginia Stratton Coulter of Iowa City urges Johnson County voters to reelect Steve Lacina to the Board of Supervisors. She cites his integrity commitment and ability to handle county duties and notes his family church involvement and professional balance.
The guide outlines letter submissions limited to 300 words with a writer signature full name and optional daytime phone and street address for authentication. Letters should focus on issues and public events, avoid poetry, include few thanks, and limit one letter per writer every 30 days. editors will not return unused letters and submissions go to Box 511, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406.
Mrs Kay Orr of Marion thanks five United Way volunteers who helped May 14 with yard work cleaning eaves plants and planting flowers washing exterior windows and hanging a bird house all with smiles and care the community showing charity and kindness.
Jery Griffin of Lamont argues the 30 percent renewable oxygenate ethanol requirement is a solid compromise. He notes ethanol and MTBE have different evaporation and emission profiles but both aid air cleanliness. ethanol better reduces carbon monoxide while ozone formation potentials are similar per a Great Lakes study.
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