Leadership names on the board of directors
JF Hladky Jr chairs the Board of Directors with Joe Hladky 111 as a member. John Donnelly serves as President and Publisher, John Robertson as Executive Vice President and Treasurer, Art Heusinkveld as Executive Editor, with Editorial Pages led by Editor and Editorial Board Chairman Dave Morris and Managing Editor.
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Jf, Hladky, ‘Jr
Board of
Joe Hladky 111
John Donnelly
Art Heusinkveld
Fantasizing fairness in party nominating rules
Editorial argues Jesse Jackson denounces Democratic rules as inequitable and distorted by insider weight. It notes Dukakis leads in delegates but not by proportionate popular votes and highlights 644 superdelegates, 183 for Dukakis and 55 for Jackson, as of May. Questioning perfection in vote–delegate alignment, it contends no rule demands such parity and discusses implications for conventions and the Electoral College.
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Son
Jesse Jack
Jackson
Mike Dukakis
Atlanta
Dukakis
Belief clash with science in US science education
A survey of 2,100 college students reveals widespread belief among students in some regions that humans and dinosaurs fought. The article argues misinformation stems from early indoctrination by church and home, noting regional differences between the Southwest and East. It calls for broader open-mindedness but says science cannot alone fix the problem.
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May
Southwest
East
Science
Fess
Letters to the Gazette spark over wording and politics
A reader condemns an editor for sparking a May 7 letter and “tart” phrasing in a Gazette contest. callers argue editors overstep with note intrusions. In Cedar Rapids Joyce Nielsen is urged as the Democratic House candidate on June 7. Letters also critique headlines for violent imagery and call for responsible journalism.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
House of Representatives
Joyce Nielsen
Joyce
Linn-Mar
Celtics
Atlanta
Cannot Regain Child From Oppressive DHS System
Gary R Wells complains the Department of Human Services keeps his child, alleging oppressive tactics by officials and judges. He states he cannot live with another woman or remarry to regain custody and asks readers to intervene. He signs with address 1656 Sixth St NW.
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Department of Human Services
Gary R. Wells
Sixth St
Shirley Henderson for District 52 Nomination Highlighted
In Cedar Rapids supporters host a pig roast praising Shirley Henderson for the District 52 bid. The Heritage Area Agency advocate has spent about 10 years pushing senior and related causes with state lawmakers.
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Shirley Henderson
Cedar Rapids
Heritage Area Agency
Washington High bands sweep World of Music Festival in Chicago
Chaperones thank directors and students after Washington High School bands and orchestras sweep awards at the World of Music Festival in Chicago on May 21 and 22. The weekend marked a final band trip for some chaperones, who express pride and nostalgia.
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Washington High School
Chicago
Elaine Ball
Cheryl Coffin Bob
Bobbie Cline
Pat Graham
37Th St. SE
Gratitude for Salvation Army workers Don Vanda and Bill Sparks
Diane Kula thanks Don Vanda and Bill Sparks from the Salvation Army for retrieving her possessions left at a drop box. They identified the correct truck, arranged access, and helped unload. She also praises the staff’s work sorting and distributing donations and commends public service.
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Salvation Army
Don Vanda
Bill Sparks
Don
Bill
Diane Kula
Elm Ave
James Houser Seeks Nomination in the 51st House District
Connie Clark Urges primary voters to back James Houser for the 51st District race. The letter notes prior reps Jim Wells and Rich Running, cautions against false reelect signs, and urges turnout for the June 7 primary to elect Houser and maintain strong local representation.
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Jim Wells
Rich
James Houser
Des Moines
Gazette Deadline for Letters to Reach By June 1
The Gazette explains that letters about candidates or issues must arrive at the editorial department by Wednesday noon June 1 to qualify for the June 7 primary. Shorter letters have a better chance of being published.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids retiree comments on economic systems study
A retired Rockwell Collins engineer from Cedar Rapids offers thoughtful, free‑form views on economic systems in a public forum. His background spans 31 years in engineering design and management before retiring in 1981.
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Cedar Rapids
Rockwell Collins
Three elements of equitable economics for all people
Three questions from a Catholic pastoral letter shape a just economy: What does the economy do for people, to people, and how do people participate. It calls for equitable income distribution, responsibility to general welfare, and full employment to secure participation and the common good.
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Catholic Bishops
United States
U.S
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Third Ave. SE
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Minn
James A. Carlson
Anamosa
Connie Clark
Owen St
Gene Rennekamp
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