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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1992
Page
4
The Gazette urges clarifying and possibly changing the ethics policy adopted this year to avoid ambiguities about when appointees may be disciplined or contact elected officials. It calls for uniform lobbyist rules for citizen appointees, cites Gov Branstad’s stance, and argues for proper protocol without overcomplication.
The piece riffs on terms like facility fee and franchise fee used with airport and cable charges. It notes possible congressional funding prompts for a passenger facility charge and mocks how words shape consumer perception. It adds a Twain quote and signage of FR vacrsity AIRPORT users in Cedar Rapids.
A guest column argues Iowa community colleges strongly back a proposed fiber optic educational communications network. Kirkwood Community College recounts its ETS distance learning growth from one off campus site to 1,140 off campus registrations and 45 percent enrollment gains, supporting state wide expansion as a national model.
A governor or state education official highlights the need for rapid modernization of Iowa's information and education networks to meet future challenges. Emphasis is on sharing resources, adopting new technologies, and aligning with 21st century needs for educators and students.
A student reflects on anti racism efforts in public schools amid a farming community with a seed corn company. He notes Hispanic workers and their children are sometimes mocked while others are kind, urging progress to end ignorance.
Readers debate draft evasion versus service in Vietnam and World War II. They contrast constitutional war powers, Geneva accords, and U S aid to France with later political attacks over draft dodging and Rhodes Scholarship claims.
Kenneth R. Cable of Sheet Metal Workers Local 263 questions the placement and safety of a large antenna tower toppled on July 13 during a thunder storm. He urges regulators to review construction rules to prevent future risks to lives and nearby businesses.
A Rustic Ridge Apartments resident managers praise Cedar Rapids Police and Fire Departments for their ongoing service and professionalism. They commend the crews for 24/7 dedication and express gratitude, suggesting a day with any officer or firefighter would improve the world.
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