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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1978
Page
6
Editorial page details the newspaper’s leadership with J. F. Hladky Jr as President and Publisher and executive vice president, Art Heusinkveld as Editor of Editorial Pages, John Donnelly as Treasurer, and John Robertson as Managing Editor.
Facing strong public opposition the Cedar Rapids School Board will not place the $9.5 million bond issue for school building improvements on this year’s ballot. A nine month wait is planned to reassess funding and potential re scheduling, with attention to earmarking existing funds for construction work separate from the bond.
Supt. Maire emphasizes the need to educate voters about school facility deficiencies and tax funded construction. Over the next nine months a steady, low key information campaign is needed to build understanding and voter support for a future bond authorization.
Governor Ray emphasized the urgency of reporting all apparent child abuse cases as Iowa expands its protections. The 1978 amendment requires reporting sexual abuse and critical neglect, while professionals who report are shielded from recrimination.
A reader from Cedar Rapids now living in Houston defends the city’s police and sheriff departments. The writer argues that without law and order the community would be chaotic and people would not dare leave their homes.
A letter to the editor defends police conduct while urging responsible parenting and lawmaking to curb youth drug exposure. It cites an 8 year old custody case and warns of long term costs to children, then shifts to street safety and bicycle etiquette in downtown areas.
The piece laments New York City newspapers halted by a strike affecting automation and staffing. Readers cope by reading suburban papers and metro rivals, while interim papers appear to fill the gap. It notes the public’s reliance on news and ends with a nod to the Newspaper Enterprise Association.
A column discusses style and language quirks from President Carter on stockings to Amerind and Amerindians. It notes historical usage, dictionary entries, and mispronunciations with examples of terms like Amerind, Amerindian, AmerIndic, bikini, and otiose.
The committee on community education of the Planning Committee of the Council on Aging thanks The Gazette for the Growing Older feature page. The section benefits local seniors and readers interested in age-related topics and they look forward to future editions.
James J. Kilpatrick argues against a DC statehood amendment. He criticizes Sections 1 and 2 as unfinished and illogical, claiming the proposal makes the district a powerless entity, not a state, while predicting long term political consequences and urging return of the area to Maryland.
The Gazette outlines submission guidelines for opinion letters including a 400 word limit, one letter per writer per 30 days, potential condensation and editing without changing meaning, prohibition of anonymous pieces, and the requirement that the writer’s name address readable signature and a non printed telephone number for authentication.
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