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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1992
Page
6
The editorial argues the Barcelona Games featured bold excellence with professional players, praising the Dream Team while noting criticisms of judging and NBC coverage. It predicts Atlanta 1996 will clash with baseball schedules and suggests a southern hemisphere 2000 bid could reshape American teams.
U.S. households and businesses slowed borrowing after a long binge, with debt payments 16.7 percent of income by mid 1992 Q2, the lowest in six years. Refinancing and lower rates help, but under spending risks a slow recovery as consumer confidence rebuilds slowly.
The piece argues that divided government between a Democratic Congress and a Republican president creates confusion and inaction. It blames budget deficits and interest groups while urging voters to hold leaders accountable and voters to choose one party to govern. It calls for recognizing deep differences between Republicans and Democrats and for a campaign that clarifies these lines.
Tom F. Neenan of the Iowa Trails Council denounces letters distorting Cedar Valley Nature Trail facts. He notes the council was formed after the trail’s completion and dedication by Governor Branstad, arguing federal state and local studies support trail improvements. Center Point.
Agnes R Kuhn of Iowa City urges support for Jean Lloyd Jones in 1992 93 campaign. Kuhn notes Lloyd Jones aimed to establish a National Peace Institute in Iowa and implement school programs teaching nonviolent dispute resolution. She emphasizes faith in human dignity and democratic action.
A sampler of clippings from Sand Road in Iowa City critiques usage and spelling. Notes cite erroneous forms like loose versus lose, its versus it’s, their versus them, and hyphenation trends. The writer highlights common errors and their corrections with brief examples.
The Cedar Rapids visit by Bill Clinton and Al Gore with their wives showcased the city’s ability to host a major event. Thanks to Ken Dykes and staff for opening the Quaker Oats plant and handling arrangements, with employees and unions ensuring a smooth day despite heat in the parking lot.
Judith Cullen complains that the Clinton Gore rally at Quaker Oats Aug 6 was blocked from view by podium and grandstand arrangements. She says media blocked candidates, crowds left early, and voters heard but could not see, creating a disappointing impression.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions in readers letters. It allows equal opportunity for publication of corrections or contradictions by other readers.
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