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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1988
Page
6
J P Hladky Jr serves as chairman of the board. John Donnelly is executive vice president and treasurer. John Robertson is executive editor. Jerry Elsen is editor of editorial pages. Dave Morris chairs the editorial board and serves as managing editor.
An editorial recalls a Cedar Rapids incident at St Patrick s School where students were asked to distribute partisan campaign material for a fund drive. A parishioner offered 350 dollars for the effort, prompting concerns about church and state separation. The project was scrapped and donations surpassed the amount.
The San Antonio mayor Henry Cisneros 41 and husband of three faces renewed public scrutiny as reports confirm an extramarital affair. Critics argue the story is news since he had announced not seeking re election and had stepped back from a Texas governor bid. The piece notes Cisneros rising within the Democratic Party and suggests his political career could resume after private life issues are resolved.
In this view, the World Series wastes time on coast matchups while Midwest teams deserve an 80 percent share. The Dodgers and Athletics were a fallacy of expectation, as West Coast malaise and TV timing produced a five game Dodgers win, underscoring regional bias.
A letter criticizes the American Nurses Association leader for opposing registered care technologists while defending two year trained LPNs. The writer also praises Rep. Phil Brammer, laments government bureaucracy, and urges Linn County voters to back Democrats in the 1988 election, questioning GOP bill activity. The piece stresses unity among nurses and political participation in Iowa.
A World War II veteran describes repeated rhythm problems and polypharmacy at the Iowa City VA Medical Center during 1987. After consulting a private cardiologist, his regimen was reduced from 44 daily pills to seven, prompting him to question the system and call for independent investigation.
In a voter appeal Republican Don Redfern pushes to freeze Pentagon and education budgets at current levels amid calls to cut Pentagon spending and restore education funding. Opponent Dave Nagle cites his record supporting military cuts and education funding, noting a vetoed arms control amendment and a consistent voting pattern in favor of education spending. The piece also mentions district judge retention elections and a personal notice regarding custody decrees in Iowa City.
The Gazette omit details about the Civil Service Commission being mayor appointed and the 1986 education rule designed to shield Gary Hinzman. Iowa cities show no national trend, five major cities differ, and few promotions are possible. Linda Hinzman handles the commission secretary work, raising questions about objectivity. The outcome was predictable.
The letter disputes Gov. Dukakis proposal to let youths withdraw IRA or pension funds for a first home down payment. It warns of tax penalties, potential abuses, and argues for FHA loan loosening rather than retirement fund withdrawals. The writer cites tax rules and personal experience to challenge the plan.
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