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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1992
Page
4
The piece argues national media tilt on abortion favors pro choice, highlighting how Republicans push for stricter limits while Democrats appear restrictive. It notes coverage favors the Republican platform’s spectrum and critiques the media’s pro choice bias shaping the election narrative.
An ABA award honoring Anita Hill for charging sexual harassment against Clarence Thomas sparked a clash with Vice President Quayle who accused the group of politics. An ABA official defended the honor as recognizing Hill's courage, while critics argued the award was a political act shaping the 1992 election.
In a 1987 context and amid current Bush era coverage, the piece argues that rumors of George Bush’s private life have circulated for years without substantiation. It notes media attention linked to family values at the Republican convention and discusses whether voters demand moral as well as policy fitness from presidential candidates. The author suggests that questions about personal behavior are fair game if voters seek sterling character.
Eyewitness accounts claim Serbian forces run concentration camps in northern Bosnia amid a civil war. Reports describe shelling of refugees, civilians wounded by snipers, blocked funerals, and massive displacement with up to 1 2 million trapped and starving. Calls grow for U S armed U N intervention to defend Bosnian civilians.
Letter from Mrs. Paul Pickering of Cedar Rapids recounts vandalism at Usher Cemetery, once owned by her great grandfather Hiram H. Usher in the 1850s. She recalls his acts of charity, burial of a chief, and the cemetery's preservation by descendants who place plastic flowers on Decoration Day.
A letter argues for prioritizing relief for hungry and homeless people over large military and government expenditures. The author urges government and military focus on domestic welfare before aiding other nations, signing as Sherri Naaktgeboren of 1401 Second St SE.
The author muses on verbal pluralism and the clash between singular and plural in phrases like some sentences enjoy a life of their own. He cites reader notes from Iowa City and admits personal errors in language usage, noting a preference for the plural life over the singular life.
A local property manager charges a non refundable ten dollar application fee claiming it covers reference and credit checks. They assert income guidelines determine approval by ensuring monthly rent is less than a quarter of income. If not, the application is denied immediately. Pay by check and consider stopping payment if the check clears are not honest.
A listener reviews Bill Clinton’s pro choice remark and argues that real responsibility lies in denying sex to prevent unwanted pregnancy. The essay urges self discipline, abstinence, and teaching children to say no to sex and drugs to avoid abortion and self destructive behavior.
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