Bush Quayle ticket under media spotlight amid Vietnam row
Editorial notes George Bush faced a setback as Dan Quayle’s Vietnam combat duty questions dominated coverage. It overshadows Bush’s convention gains, including family testimonials and a kinder gentler image, while his acceptance speech is pushed from headlines. The piece blames Bush for deploying an untested running mate during a media frenzy.
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George Bush
Dan Quayle
Vietnam
Bush
Quayle
Reagan
Man Walks 120 Miles To Promote Organ Donation At Iowa State Fair
Hinze, a 27 year old Independence resident, began a 120 mile walk from Iowa City to Des Moines to arrive at the State Fair to promote organ donation. He carries a two part message about transplant success and the gift of life, urging broader donor participation and noting that organs are not commodities.
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Des Moines
University of Iowa
Hinze
Iowa City
Independence
Bush Cassidy and Sunshine Kid in Bush Campaign Parable
The piece argues the 1992 political contest hinges on George Bush and Dan Quayle. It compares Quayle to an 800 pound gorilla and warns of risky choices, likening Dukakis to Carter and praising Lloyd Bentsen. It uses a Bush Cassidy parody to critique campaign dynamics and personal risk.
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Bush
Dukakis
Jimmy Carter
Lloyd Bentsen
Quayle
Robert Redford
Bush Cassidy and the
Sunshine Kid
Reagan era critique echoes historic myths and tax policy critique
The writer challenges Ronald Reagan on taxes, debt, job loss, and social policy, likening his rhetoric to totalitarian propaganda while praising or critiquing various economic outcomes. A brief customer note thanks Jack's for courteous service and efficient handling of a complaint.
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Ronald Reagan
Hitler
Reagan
New York
Hoover
Reagan Justice Department
America
Back to School Message From Cedar Rapids Public Schools
A Cedar Rapids school district leader welcomes the new academic year urging staff students and the community to sustain optimism and a drive for excellence. Dale Arlo Yocom of Iowa City signs the message at 402 E Davenport St.
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Cedar Rapids Public Schools
Cedar Rapids
Dale Arlo Yocom
E. Davenport St
Iowa City
Iowa Manufacturing Open House Draws Crowd in Extreme Heat
A family recounts attending the Iowa Manufacturing open house this Sunday. They enjoyed food gifts and seen equipment designed by the father to ease work and save thousands, though his name was not credited.
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Iowa
Christ
Jesus Christ
Satan
God
Jesus
Controversy Mounts Over The Last Temptation of Christ
Readers attack the film describing it as mocking Christianity and slandering Jesus Christ. Letters from Ruth Redman, Sarah Davisson, Elizabeth Dimmlich, Doug Laux, Paula Willett, and others argue the work affronts faith, urge protest, and defend Christ’s sinlessness and divine purpose.
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Jesus
Judas
Mary Magdalene
Martin Luther King
Ruth Redman
LaSalle Dr
God
Paula R. Willett
Rollingwood Dr
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church
Martin Luther
Christ
Lord Jesus Christ
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