Newspaper leadership roster names key positions
The document lists top executives and editors including P. Hladky Jr as chairman, Joe Hladky as president and publisher, John Donnelly as executive VP and treasurer, John Robertson as executive editor, Jerry Elsen as editor of editorial pages, Editorial Board Chairman Dave Morris, and managing editor.
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D P. Hladky, Jr
Joe Hladky Lil
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Jerry Elsen
Editorial Pages
Reagan veto of whistleblower protection angers Grassley
Senator Grassley charges President Reagan with a pocket veto of a bill to shield federal employees who expose wasteful spending. He says administration had signed off before and will push a similar measure next year, hoping for passage under a new president.
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Grassley
White House
Richard Thornburgh
Reagan
Congress
Oh yeah see who vote shutters up the race
Readers express outrage at pre election polling and media leads reporting ahead of votes. Debate notes pollsters and networks overstate certainty and what undecided voters may do. The piece suggests the possibility of late shifts influencing Dukakis versus Bush outcomes.
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Bush
Dukakis
Truman
Dewey
Mixed blessing as daylight saving ends this weekend
The article notes the extra hour of sleep when daylight saving time ends, but also highlights a drawback: more time for political campaigning. It reflects on how most people may welcome the change despite the increased campaign activity.
Letters to the Gazette on nursing and politics
Readers stress competence and training in nursing amid staff shortages and praise political figures while criticizing media influence. Isabelle Woods argues rigorous nurse training. C. E. Burlingame disputes reception of letters. John Long commends Hal Schaefer. Doris Hoth defends Hurley Hall against Bev Hannon’s accusations.
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American Nurses Association
Bev Hannon
Iowa
Sen
Hurley Hall
Sen. Hall
Hurley
Oxford Junction
Hall
Hannon
Ritalin Debated for School Problems by Parents
A 13 year volunteer details experiences with his son and others, arguing Ritalin offers little lasting benefit and can create side effects. He notes teachers pressure parents to medicate, and that many children improve with dedicated teaching and non drug approaches.
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Cedar Rapids
Walk in Peace aids Nicaragua amputees through Jubilee effort
The program Walk in Peace organized by Jubilee Partners of Georgia raises funds to fit 2,000 Nicaraguan amputees with artificial limbs via the island rehabilitation hospital. A Time to Heal runs Oct 23–29 with 300 walkathons statewide to boost awareness and contributions. Robert Berquist West Branch.
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Nicaragua
Jubilee Partners
Georgia
U.S
Comer
Robert Berquist
West Branch
Deadline Set for Letters to Gazette Before November Election
To be eligible for the November 8 vote, letters on candidates or issues must reach The Gazette editorial department by Wednesday noon, November 2. Shorter letters have a better chance of publication.
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Gazette
Leader outlines police and Marine service for promotion hurdle
Robert J. Murphy, an 11 year Cedar Rapids Police Department veteran and 16 year U.S. Marine, describes leadership roles including eight years commanding a 31 person communications section. He notes that lacking a college degree blocks promotion under Civil Service Commission standards. He cites training supervision, deployment of expensive equipment, and outstanding Marine leadership reviews as context.
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Cedar Rapids
U.S. Marines
Police Department
Marine Corps
CRPD
Civil Service Commission
Robert J. Murphy
Leisure Blvd
Gary Shea Launches Campaign for State Legislature District 52
Susan Lagos endorses Gary Shea in his bid for Iowa State Legislature District 52. She highlights environmental stewardship strong education and support for family farms and local economy. Pedigree and dedication noted, voter implications implied.
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Gary Shea
Gary
Outlooks: Workplace Decay and Leadership Breakdowns
A critical view depicts a sickening workplace with gossip over official reporting and unclear accountability. It cites top leadership's lack of honesty, protected managers, food heavy conferences, and no recovery program for co dependent behaviors. It warns of bankruptcy risk and stalled rewards for good workers.
Addictive Organization critique cited in civic discourse
Paul A. Smith of Cedar Rapids a Coe College science faculty member engages in Democratic politics. The piece discusses workplace addiction and co dependency as a national issue and questions which presidential candidate can lead recovery and honesty in dealing with deficits terrorism housing and health care.
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Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Schaef
Fassel
White House
Chesterton on education as unlearning to learn
Quote reflects Chesterton ascribing to education a process of unlearning old beliefs rather than merely accumulating facts. It emphasizes a transformative approach to learning where mindset shifts precede new knowledge.
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Dave Morris
Washington
George Bush
Mike Dukakis
Sen. Grassley
Peoria
Quayle
the Gazette
Isabelle M. Woods
C St. SW
Apt
Mr. Bush
C.E. Burlingame
S. Gilbert
Iowa City
Hal Schaefer
P.T. Larson
Larson
Schaefer
John Long
First Ave
Doris Hoth
McGowan Blvd
Marion
Susan Lagos
Indianhill Rd
Paul A. Smith
Supslvisec Waitcis
G.K. Chesterton
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