Jerry Elsen Editorial Pages Editor Chair
Jerry Elsen serves as editor of editorial pages and chairs the editorial board, guiding opinion content and page strategy for the publication.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1990
Page
8
Why the mystery behind Bush’s black approval rise
Editorial notes a 56 percent approval from blacks in a New York Times CBS poll and explores why Bush fares well among diverse groups. It argues the rise reflects promise-avoidance, hard work on crises, and disillusionment with Democrats, amid Willie Horton framing and compared to past presidents.
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George Bush
Bush
Reagan
Johnson
Carter
Ronald Reagan
Willie Horton
New York Times Service
Environmentalists celebrate tuna dolphin protection pledge
The article notes American tuna canners pledge to stop buying tuna caught in nets that kill dolphins led by H J Heinz Co with Van Camp and Bumble Bee Seafoods. Foreign canners like Japan have not joined and the victory hinges on consumer support and future costs.
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H.J. Heinz Co
van Camp Seafood Co
Bumble Bee Seafoods Inc
Army critique of Panama invasion challenges press silence
The Army's Southern Command put Panamanian military deaths at about 50, far below the 314 initially claimed, while civilian deaths likely exceed four to one. The Los Angeles Times published the revision, urging scrutiny of U S military actions and questioning the necessity and conduct of Operation Just Cause.
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Bush
Panama
U.S
Southern Command
Jehl
Recognizing Volunteers Across Iowa Nursing Homes and Homes
National Volunteer Recognition Week honors a network of Care Review Committee volunteers aiding residents in eight Iowa counties Benton Cedar Iowa Johnson Jones Linn and Washington. The group facilitates advocacy between residents and staff, offers friendly visits, and donated over 11 000 hours by about 400 members last year. Shirley M. Henderson coordinates care reviews for Heritage Area Agency on Aging. Dick and Donna Lohse recruit host families for ASPECT Foundation and supervise students in Cedar Rapids. Linn-Mar Community Schools thank volunteers whose hours support student opportunities and learning. Glen A Easterday and Shelley Evans acknowledge ongoing volunteer contributions.
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Benton
Cedar
Iowa
Johnson, Jones, Linn
Washington
Donna Lohse
Cedar Rapids
Donna
Linn-Mar Community Schools
Glen A. Easterday
Shelley Evans
Message to Cat Killer on Indian Creek Road
A reader scolds the driver who struck a black and white cat with a red collar on Indian Creek Road between 7:15 and 9 p m. The letter asks the culprit to consider the pet owner and the animal’s suffering and urges accountability.
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Indian Creek Road
Readers debate Cedar Rapids environment and Earth Day ethics
Local letters criticize Tree City status and ongoing forest loss on O Avenue NW. Citizens argue against rapid development and question media hype around Earth Day, urging real action to protect native woods and regulate environmental harm.
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O Avenue NW
13Th
South America
Manatic
Cedar Rapids
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