Editorial: Clinton Defense Plans Face Balancing Act
The editorial notes Clinton’s pledge to keep the United States strong while reducing armed forces and aiding veterans. It contrasts proposed civilian job growth from defense cuts with a rising need for military restraint and warns that congressional Democrats may chase the defense budget. It concludes that the new president must balance reductions with maintaining military credibility amid global danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Little Rock
Congress
George Bush
Pentagon
Defense
United States
County officials weigh fairground RV campground plan
Johnson County officials consider converting the fairground into a recreational vehicle campground. Two supervisors question potential unfair competition with private campgrounds. A third member argues private sites lack capacity for major RV events, suggesting limited use to avoid head-to-head competition.
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Johnson County
Johnson County Fairground
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Monticello
Entry level jobs as training ground for American workers
George McGovern argues the nation must expand entry level work to teach basic workplace skills, not just train for high skilled roles. He notes many people gain crucial experience in entry jobs, but these positions are shrinking due to costs and automation, risking a talent pipeline for the future.
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Els
Foes urge no vote on Bever extension in Cedar Rapids
Community members protest Bever Avenue extension from East Post Road to Highway 13. They warn of environmental damage to Indian Creek Valley, traffic burdens on Cedar Rapids neighborhoods, and high bridge costs, urging attendance at a 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Armory.
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Bever Avenue
East Post Road
Highway 13
Cedar Rapids
Indian Creek
City Hall
David A. Lesmeister
Red Fox Rd
Preserve Cedar Rapids landmarks not demolished for restoration
A Cedar Rapids citizen urges supporting William Olinger's plan to renovate his Second Avenue properties, arguing preservation of three historic buildings is essential and demolition should be avoided to prevent losing landmark structures. The writer stresses prior restorations by Olinger and urges evaluating future proposals individually.
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William Olinger
Second Avenue
Mr. Olinger
Cedar Rapids
James
Bahais Host Community Potluck to Promote Unity in Cedar Rapids
The Bahais of Cedar Rapids announce Celebrate Human Diversity Potluck Suppers starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Ambroz Recreation Center Room One. Suppers will be held bi monthly to foster friendships, bridge building, and a more united community. Wendy Schamberger, secretary, invites residents to bring a dish and a friend. Cedar Rapids aims for balanced progress through goodwill.
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Baha’i’s of
Cedar Rapids
Ambroz Recreation Center
Right and Wrong in Words Hyphenation and Pronouns
James Larkin critiques word usage where singular and plural forms differ in meaning. He highlights damages versus damage and discusses gendered pronouns as with their versus he or his. He notes line hyphenation issues and decorative language in ads and reviews.
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James Larkin
James
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J.F. Hladky Jr
Joe Hladky
Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
George McGovern
America
The
Middle East Policy Council
Los Angeles Times
the Gazette
Bever
Indian Creek Valley
Sac and Fox Trail
David Novak
Andrea Novak
Ford Ave
Trailridge
Country Club Parkway
Washington High School
Powers
Drum Offices
Olinger
Wendy Schamberger
Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of
Oakland Rd
Devina
Carl Kane
Marianne Bern
Marianne
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