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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1994
Page
4
J F Hladky Jr chairman of the board of directors says Ty Be a at Editorial Board Cha Mark Bowden managing editor.
Editorial argues some elementary schools try teaching the same teacher for more than one year and experiment with year round calendars. It notes benefits like stronger teacher student bonds and reduced summer forgetfulness, plus drawbacks such as vacation planning and family care. The piece cautions changes will not be universal.
Kirkwood Community College requests a Sept. 13 ballot measure for a six cent increase to its current three cent per thousand property tax, totaling nine cents. The funds would buy computer aided design and related equipment for Health Professions and machine shops, with an estimated annual $852,000 for ten years. A yes offers modern gear. a no delays purchases and may raise tuition.
An Associated Press photo shows a blazing seized boat as it burns. The incident highlights pollution risks and potential revenue from salvage in Miami while underscoring broader refugee policy debates and Coast Guard actions.
George Kenney argues the United Nations should withdraw from former Yugoslavia after three years of war. He contends U N intervention harms Western security, prolongs the conflict, and produces a failed war with increased civilian suffering. He discusses arms embargos, the Vance Plan, and the limits of NATO and U.S. troop commitments, urging an orderly pullout and institutional reform.
A reader argues tax funds should not pay for abortion related expenditures and mocks abstinence promotions. The Gazette notes letters may be edited and provides submission details for Cedar Rapids readers with a Sept. 13 school ballot deadline reminder.
A conservative column argues Clinton faces defeat in 1996 as the Republican Party remains united. It criticizes liberal predictions, notes abortion planks won’t change, and dismisses Reeves as out of touch while accusing Democrats of divisions over social issues.
Guest columnist reviews a US News & World Report piece from 1974 where futurists projected a richer, more cooperative America by 1994. The author argues Cedar Rapids would weather future shocks due to its land, economy, stability, and appeal to outside firms, contrasting broader urban trouble.
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