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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1994
Page
4
Jerry Elsen serves as Editor of Editorial Pages and Mark Bowden chairs the Editorial Board while holding the position of Managing Editor.
Editorial argues Linn County and Cedar Rapids failed to agree on a joint dispatch center and will push a $2.5 million separate system. It cites a consultant study, notes Marion’s withdrawal, and contrasts with Dubuque’s unified center. Taxpayers face higher costs and duplicated equipment.
Defense Secretary William Perry heard a grim briefing on overworked pilots and stressed families at Spangdahlem Germany. The report notes U S forces are stretched thin amid missions in Iraq Somalia Cuba Bosnia Rwanda Korea and more while Clinton seeks budget cuts and peace efforts.
Elliot L. Richardson argues that Senate filibusters block needed reforms in campaign finance telecom health care and mining laws. He notes 41 votes can stall 59 and calls for restoring majority rule with the Action Not Gridlock campaign endorsed by former officials and leaders.
David F. Michalicek of Cedar Rapids voices a harsh critique of U S military disengagement. He argues future violence in Haiti and Somalia resemble a disaster in waiting and condemns liberal policies as dangerous in real world action.
A Cedar Rapids school board vote to sell Monroe School land sparks controversy over priorities. Critics say financial gain outweighed child safety, questioning whether assets justify risks to students and calling out the board's focus on monetary value over safety.
A reader questions the meaning of state in Light’s column No, America was not founded on Christianity. They argue about whether creation descendants owe taxes and challenge the Constitution’s terms, claiming no explicit separation clause exists and accusing the state of seizing religion and money.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Letters must include the writer’s full name signature street address and daytime phone number. anonymous submissions are not printed. Limit is about 300 words for letters and one letter per writer every 30 days.
A guest column reflects on seven years of service with United Way of East Central Iowa. The author describes United Way as a real people driven coalition linking volunteers and human service agencies, funding high priorities and supporting youth, seniors and disabled residents.
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