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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1995
Page
4
Ken Slaughter serves as Vice President and Treasurer, Dale Larson as Vice President and General Manager, Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages, Jerry Itor of Pages, and Mark Bowden as Managing Editor.
In a clash over Freedom to Farm, Deep South Republicans and Democrats defeated the plan to cut cotton subsidies 27-22. Analysts note the program funds a small set of wealthy cotton producers while most participants gain little. Roberts vows to push the bill despite opposition from cotton interests and lawmakers wary of unintended consequences.
The piece argues Congress supports adding more B-2 bombers and a third Seawolf submarine, despite Navy and Air Force officials saying the third Seawolf is unnecessary and smart bombs could improve non-nuclear missions. It notes domestic budget pressures and political support from figures like Newt Gingrich amid calls to curb excess defense spending.
Misery and grief fill modern news yet CROP Walks provide a practical way to help. Readers can walk or sponsor a walker to aid local emergency food programs in Linn County while supporting international relief via designations to UNICEF and the Unitarian Universalist Committee. The Cedar Rapids event kicks off October 15 and three Linn County committees organize walks around Mount Vernon Lisbon Ely and Shueyville with funds split between local hunger relief and global programs in over 70 countries.
William Faches and Gary Hinzman endorse Nancy Evans for public safety commissioner. She was the county's first female attorney in the county attorney's office and has served on the Eastern Iowa Crime Commission. Her work with the Sixth Judicial District Department of Correctional Services includes board leadership and moving offender placement and treatment.
Letter writers discuss the Oct 10 Cedar Rapids city primary deadline for submissions. Marvin Edwards argues capital gains tax cuts aid buyers and spur growth, while noting the Property Tax Limitation Law uses an allowable growth formula, not a freeze, and supports fiscal policy. He cites Grassley data and urges tax reform to boost jobs.
A Cedar Rapids reader writes to Gazette editors to argue that God is involved in all life events from natural disasters to sports. She rejects the view that nature acts independently of God and asserts faith guides how we play and endure hardships.
Karma Smith of St. Luke's Hospital appeals to Eastern Iowa seniors to get pneumococcal and flu vaccines through the Be Wise Immunize program. Free shots are offered with Healthy Linn 2000, Linn County Public Health and Visiting Nurse Association. Call 369-8599 for appointments.
A letter questions redirecting a $300,000 tree fundraising total toward needy residents at Christmas. The writer criticizes the Five Seasons Tree effort, suggests using funds locally, and muses on Cedar Rapids art and birds in the town.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business with required full name signature street address and daytime phone. Anonymous letters not allowed. 300 word limit. one letter per writer every 30 days. Address, fax, email details provided for submissions.
Mount Vernon reader Rick Corkin argues Phil Gramm pivots to negative campaigning. He notes Gramm's 1990 budget pact with Darman, support for NAFTA and GATT, the 50 billion Mexican bailout, and parallels with Buchanan. He warns Gramm will wield special interest money to shape the race.
James H. McDade of Walford questions motives of a College Community school board member serving without a vested interest. He argues property taxes tie residents to the district and cites personal views on involvement, noting transfers and parental ties to the schools. He mentions Bob Sherman and Mark Sheely, urging positive results for the district.
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