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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1988
Page
8
Jerry Elsen serves as Editor of Editorial Pages while Editorial Board Chair Dave Morris assumes Managing Editor duties. The transitions reflect realignment of front office responsibilities and editorial oversight across the newsroom.
An Iowa Racing Commission study suggests Cedar Rapids as a premier site for an off-track betting emporium with potential annual wagering of 10.8 million. The plan requires regulatory approval, legislative action, and a classy, exclusive setup featuring simulcast Iowa races and top East Coast events to attract tourists. Local pride and past commission decisions motivate Cedar Rapids to be a leading player in legalized gambling.
The four day World Ag Expo and World Ploughing Matches begin in Amanas this Wednesday expected to attract about 300000 attendees. Mark Moser director promises an extravaganza with Cairn of Peace a wishing-well monument and peace themed events. Samuel Lewis UPIP former ambassador will attend as the Iowa Peace Institute helps run seminars and a joint tractor plow by US and Soviet farmers recreates USA USSR design. The event promotes turning swords into plowshares with nations invited to cooperate.
Thomas Collins argues the press devalued scrutiny of Dan Quayle by turning coverage into an inquisition. He cites Times Mirror poll findings and exposes how media bias and pack journalism aided perceptions while ignoring core issues and context.
Barbara Kerr argues that today’s students pursue practical majors for secure jobs yet harbor a personal longing for meaning. She contrasts media stereotypes with counseling insights from her university sessions, urging students to explore passions beyond four year limits and seek energy-preserving work.
Washington notes the Education Department report Youth Indicators 1988 by Chester E Finn Jr. surveys youths 14 to 24 on education, crime, births, drugs, poverty, reading, and race gaps. It cites decline in overall dropout rates, rising youth deaths by self harm second to car accidents, and persistent black and Hispanic educational and employment gaps.
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