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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1996
Page
4
The Gazette Editorial argues Iowa should not adopt numeric ballot initiatives for tax reform gambling or environmental policy. It notes most states lack statewide initiatives and warns direct or indirect initiatives can invite mischief and impractical tax cuts.
Norman Luxenburg in Iowa City argues that Aleksandr Lebed, ousted from Russia’s security post, commands broad public support and could rise as a strong leader or demagogue. He notes Lebed’s past opposition to Chechnya intervention and NATO expansion, and warns that a power shift could threaten stability given Russia’s corruption and weapons arsenal.
The 1996 United Way drive in Washington Jones Cedar Linn Iowa and Benton counties began August 9 with a $5.2 million goal up 2 percent. The campaign supports 31 agencies and 70 programs through volunteer funding decisions and loaned executives. Gary Streit of Cedar Rapids chairs the effort, which reached one million dollars within three weeks and aims for the next $4.2 million.
The piece recalls Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1932 deficit critique and pledge to “prime the pump” while noting debt growth in his era. It mentions repeal of Prohibition, breweries and distilleries reopening, unemployment staying high, the WPA active, grain price supports continuing, and widespread liquor related crime despite promised Utopia.
In a 45 year span Forest Evashevski earned three league titles in nine seasons with Iowa. He posted about two wins for every loss and went undefeated twice in Rose Bowls. National ratings crowned him among the top three in several years.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Limit about 300 words per letter and one letter per writer every 30 days. Include name street address and daytime phone number. only name and hometown will be published. Send to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or via fax or email.
The Gazette reports Cedar Rapids seeks a 145000 federal grant to install floating fountains in the Cedar River and light arches under three bridges. IDOT Cedar Rapids invites public comments at 430 16th Ave SW Cedar Rapids 52406-3150 or by phone 364-0235.
A letter writer protests potential ice rink construction in Noelridge Park arguing it would ruin the park's peace beauty and ducks. The writer urges residents to write in, preferring trees grass birds and rest over a congested ugly building.
Marion readers weigh in on grammar and subjunctive use in a local column. They debate burrows versus burros in a zoo sentence and whether were or was should follow if that condition is contrary to fact.
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