Why unelectable Jefferson? Jesse Jackson as front runner
The piece argues Jesse Jackson sits as Election Year 1988 Democratic front runner despite perceived inexperience. It notes polling shows broad openness to a qualified black president, with 80 percent ready to back such a candidate, up from 29 years ago. Jackson's impact on racial equality and potential future presidency are highlighted.
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National Rainbow Coalition
Stage Center
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Gary Hart
Louisiana
Washington, D.C
U.S
Iowa Eyes 65 MPH Highway Expansion Readiness
Governor Branstad cites a four year DOT led test allowing 20 states including Iowa to raise speed limits on 95 miles of highways. The plan expands 65 mph to select interstates and related routes with strict case by case safety studies and rigorous data to assess outcomes.
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DOT
Iowa City
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DeWitt
Letter on stop sign violations and pedestrian safety in Cedar Rapids
A reader criticizes Cedar Rapids traffic, cites 1986 stop sign violations, urges more enforcement for failures to signal and blocking crosswalks, and urges sidewalks for runners. The letter notes delays at a Cedar Rapids Airport and calls for clearer arrivals information.
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Louis Stepanek
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Iowa City
Chicago
Richard A. Thys
Belle Plaine
Parents react to sex talk advice in Gazette article
Christine G. Sackett of 1822 Park Ave SE criticizes Dr. Block for suggesting girls initiate and restrain sexual activity. She argues boys control their bodies and reject notions that males lose restraint when aroused.
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Block
Christine G. Sackett
1822
Park Ave
Peace for All Beings Refuge in Winter Silence
A narrator recalls a snowy day recounted fox sightings and hunters, urging a season of peace extended to all beings. The reflection links mercy to nature with a call to practice peace in daily life. Andrea Stolba Norway.
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Andrea Stolba
Norway
Deprived Father Describes DSS Home Invasion
Gary R. Wells claims the Department of Social Services forcibly entered his home at 10 15 pm without a court order, threats of violence, and removed his child Cedar Rapids and Linn County. He says his finances and car are ruined, he faces daily visits he cannot accommodate, and he seeks public support and verification from judges and the community.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Department of Social Services
DSS
Paper Recovery Co
Village Inn
Gary R. Wells
Sixth St. NW
Readers request ending gender based ads in classifieds
A reader from Mount Vernon urges the newspaper to remove sex separated Work Wanted headings. She argues the policy mirrors sex discrimination despite equal work wanted ads and cites federal law. The editor notes reader feedback is under consideration and many users favor gender separation.
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Tne Waterie
Help Wanted
Cat Returns Home After Yearlong Absence
A rural family notes the homecoming of Millie, a cat who vanished last June and reappeared December 16, the day they bought The Cat Who Came For Christmas by Cleveland Amory. An elderly neighbor had cared for her, bringing joy to cat lovers during the holidays.
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Cleveland Amory
Millie
Letters to the Gazette on reader opinions
The Gazette presents letters from readers noting that published opinions are not guaranteed accurate and that readers may submit corrections or challenges for possible publication.
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the Gazette
Inea
Eastern Iowa readers invited to share views
Thoughtful residents of eastern Iowa are invited to express themselves on Outlooks perfoare Ob- style page. Topics are unlimited and views belong to the authors, encouraging community dialogue.
IDOT Wasteful Boondoggling Draws Reader Letter
A letter criticizes the Iowa Department of Transportation for overstaffing small jobs. Three to four trucks and six workers handle a minor tree removal while a private firm could do it in hours. The writer laments safety gaps and odd speed limits, urging readers to question IDOT budgeting.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
IDOT
Center Point
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