Americans urged to save more under Clinton drive
The GA Zette editorial applauds a White House campaign led by Labor Secretary Robert Reich to boost retirement savings. It cites low US savings rates, recalls IRA changes, and debates tax code reforms proposed by Bill Archer and Kay Bailey Hutchison. The piece argues sustained sav ing is key to growth and calls for practical IRA expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
House
Robert Reich
United States
Congress
House Ways and Means
Bill Archer
R-Texas
Jim Wright
The
Dallas Morning News
Kay Bailey Hutchison
White House
Air Ball Chant Study Sparks Curious Questions
A Jacksonville Florida college teacher, Charrill P Heaton, studied crowds chanting air ball air ball during basketball games. Heaton notes the chant starts on F and shifts to D as the word ball is spoken, prompting musings on collective timing and coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Charrill P. Heaton
Heaton
Susan B Anthony Slept Here highlights little known women landmarks
The ABC TV special based on Lynn Sherr and Jurate Kazickas profiles diverse American women. it honors figures such as Madam C. J. Walker and Elizabeth Peratrovich while noting gaps in mainstream history and the influence of these trailblazers on later generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan B. Anthony
Bessie Smith
Sacajawea
Madam C.J. Walker
ABC
Madam Walker
Lynn Sherr
Jurate Kazickas
Sherr
Blair Brown
Mae Jemison
Babe Didrickson Zaharias
Georgia
Astor
Winston
Elizabeth W. Peratrovich
Juneau
Alaska
Statehouse
Peratrovich
America
Walker
Lelia
Madam
Sarah Breedlove
Louisiana
Bundles
College
W.E.B. DuBois
Crisis
DuBois
Readers debate media bias and economic policy
A Maryland resident criticizes liberal media bias and links advertiser influence to coverage. The letter cites Reagan era spending, rising debt, and declining family income, urging workers to form or defend unions amid corporate consolidation and wage concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Gazette
Reagan
Bush
Theodore Roosevelt
Holistic Medicine for Pets Advocated by Reader
Luke Granfield of Tiger Tribe urges readers to adopt holistic veterinary care. He cites acupuncture and herbs, criticizes corticosteroids and antibiotics, and recommends reading Dr. Allen Sheen and Dr. Pitcairn for natural health guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Mary Anson
AVMA
Val Gaeth
Gazette
Allen Sheen
Richard Pitcairn
Dr. Pitcairn
YouR TURN Letter Submissions Guidelines
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone. Only your name and hometown appear with the letter. Mailing address Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Fax and email listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Bill Bradley Leaves Senate A Sign Of Political Change
Jeff Greenfield argues Bradley's departure signals a broader difficulties for Democrats in 1996. Bradley’s honesty set him apart in the Senate, from aid to the Contras to tax reform and race dialogue, and his exit raises concern about perceived candor in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Greenfield
Bill Bradley
U.S. Senate
Senate
Bradley
Clinton
Congress
Sen. Bradley
New Jersey
Iowa
New Hampshire
White House
Ronald Reagan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. Hladky Jr
Joe Hladky Ili
Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Mark Bowden
Donna
Washington Post Writers Group
Luke Granfield
Iowa City
Tiger Tribe
Vas Press Syndicate
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!