Will Dole's age hurt his presidential bid
This editorial weighs whether Bob Dole aged 72 amid a war record and a one term proposal can win the presidency. It notes his WWII service and partial paralysis, compares him to Bill Clinton, cites Time magazine questions, and stresses fitness over longevity as polls show public indifference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Dole
Bill Clinton
Dole
Sen. Dole
Kansas
Time Magazine
Time
Jimmy Carter
George Bush
John F. Kennedy
JFK
Kennedy
Addison
Media Balance in Reporting Executions
The column critiques wire services for tallying executions while neglecting crime victims. It cites Missouri's last week execution as the 32nd this year and 290th since 1976. The author argues for a victims toll alongside the death count, noting such totals are impractical to maintain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
U. S. Supreme Court
Letters defend local fire response after mobile home park explosion
Cedar Rapids and Fairfax fire departments defend their actions after a gas explosion at Cedar Terrace Mobile Home Park. They confirm mutual aid, call times of 7:34 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., arrival by 7:41 a.m., and note response effectiveness despite jurisdictional issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Terrace
Cedar Rapids
Mobile
Fairfax Fire Department
Cedar Rapids Fire Department
Wiley Boulevard
Fairfax
16Th Avenue
Bush resignation from NRA sparks political debate
The Gazette analyzes George Bush's NRA exit as a political move rather than principle. It notes his 1988 life member status, his 1990 gun import ban, and the NRA's neutral stance in 1992, arguing the split was a strategic, contentious divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bush
NRA
Bush
Bill Clinton
Don’t Blame the Kids for Society’s Problems
A Cedar Rapids high school senior argues The Gazette blames teens too easily. He cites working mothers, day care, and pressures on ACT scores and sports as factors shaping student behavior, urging focus on parents and priorities. He calls for fair treatment of teens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Cedar Rapids
the Gazette
Scott A. Shoemaker
Readers Letters Policy Notes in The Gazette
The Gazette states it does not verify the accuracy of letters or endorse opinions. It invites corrections or contradictions from other readers and offers equal opportunity for publication of responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Harvest Crusades Boost Conservative Evangelical Influence
Brad Stetson argues the Harvest Crusades mobilize a large, young evangelical base shaping US politics. He cites 164000 attendees in Anaheim and links religious conservatism to political action, noting foes of liberalism lack a parallel mobilizing vehicle. The piece foresees growing, year‑to‑year impact via these annual events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Stetson
Anaheim
Calif
Evangelical Harvest Crusade
Afiaheim
California Angels
Promise Keepers
Kingdom of God
Sustainable agriculture for future generations in Iowa
Dan Lee argues that groundwater contamination from nitrate and pesticide use challenges farming communities in Iowa. He advocates sustainable agriculture, including integrated pest management, to balance environmental health with farm profitability and rural livelihoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Lee
Book of Ecclesiastes
Iowa
SWRS
Sally Puttmann
Leopold Center Advisory Board
Kingsley
Augustana College
Rock Island, Ill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. Hindky Jr
Joe Hindky III
Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Editorial
Ind Ae Eyee
Mark Bowden
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Gazette Net
Flowa
CompuServe
Internet
Compusarve
Mr. Bush
David
Tustin
Los Angeles Times
Midwestern
Dennis R. Keeney
Ecclesiastes
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!