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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1996
Page
6
Ken Slaughter serves as Vice President and Treasurer while Mark Bowden is listed as Managing Editor, indicating senior roles within the publication and governance structure.
The editorial argues Bill Clinton should consider appointing Republicans to his cabinet to serve the nation, noting past bipartisanship by Nixon and Kirkpatrick. It warns of political price tags and dogmatism, while acknowledging GOP caution about future implications.
Gazette reporter David Lynch warns Iowa risks losing representation on the House Agriculture Committee after Rep. Tom Latham leaves for Appropriations. Rep.-elect Leonard Boswell may be appointed but competition exists, risking the state’s farm influence.
Jay Shaw, father of Eric Shaw, appeals for public support after Eric, 31, was shot and killed by an Iowa City officer during a burglary investigation at Iowa Vending. The family demands accountability, condemning police for gross negligence and calling for civil and criminal consequences.
Norman Luxenburg critiques Peter Jennings and ABC for overemphasizing breast cancer as the leading female killer. He cites 1992 U S death data showing heart disease accounts for far more female deaths, especially among older women, and urges caution against sensationalized health reporting.
The essay recalls Tiny Tim Herbert Khaury born in New York City, his Laugh-In debut in 1967, and his bizarre retro persona. It notes his 1969 TV wedding to Miss Vicki Budinger, his later vaudeville decline, two more marriages, coronary disease, and the enduring oddity of his 1968 album God Bless Tiny Tim.
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