Literacy Task Force Prompts Presidential Summit On Education
The editorial questions whether a national task force of governors, business leaders, lawmakers, educators, and parents is needed to tackle entrenched schooling problems. It argues a PLUS backed literacy push will continue and praises a presidential summit, while noting progress is slow and illiteracy remains a social challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.H. Bell
National Task Force
U.S. Education Department
Bennett
Project Literacy
U.S
Commission On Reading
PLUS
Credibility concerns rise over politics and press coverage
TV Guide new reader survey finds voters see shortcomings in political process and media reporting. It shows widespread desire for disclosure of candidates' finances and background, disapproval of sexual behavior data, and belief that early caucus coverage is overstated. Respondents blame networks for bias and influence yet plan to vote, trusting debates and convention highlights while forecasting high turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TV Guide
Nevis
Letters to the Gazette and Welfare Woes in One Letter
A reader blasts Dan Rather and CBS for a biased interview with Vice President Bush. A separate letter from a single mother on welfare describes unemployment, unaffordable housing, and lack of assistance, asking for help and guidance.
Was it all planned in the Bush interview dispute
Letter writer Lillian M. Suchomel of Tipton questions the timing and handling of a controversial interview with Vice President Bush. She alleges deliberate shaping of press access around the Iran contra issue and asks readers to judge the record themselves, urging transparency and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Bush
George Bush
George
Lillian M. Suchomel
Route 3
Tipton
Pastor and chaplain backs Gov Dukakis in Iowa bid
A United Methodist pastor and Meth-Wick Manor chaplain in Cedar Rapids explains pursuing a doctorate to study elder care. He endorses Governor Michael Dukakis, urging seniors to vote for him on February 8, citing Dukakis’ record and dedication to senior citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist Church
Shueyville
Meth-Wick Manor
Cedar Rapids
Michael Dukakis
Iowa
Dukakis
Veterans misspelled label in letter to editor
A Marine Corps veteran corrects a Jan 23 letter calling Betty Andrews the American Legion state commander. She notes women veterans are veterans not feminists and acknowledges Coralville Women’s American Legion Post and the Vietnam Women’s Memorial Project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Betty Andrews
American Legion
Coralville
Marine Corps
Pat Robertson's positions outlined in The Gazette profile
The Gazette highlights Pat Robertson's stance on issues such as a balanced budget constitutional amendment, across the board cuts, no new taxes, guaranteed retirement income, improved elderly care, family-friendly laws, and a life amendment. It notes support for drug‑dealer sentencing, strong defense, SDI deployment, aiding Nicaragua freedom fighters, gradual free market farm reform, and debt restructuring. The piece credits his long career in law, business, and foreign relations, with leadership in media and charitable work across 20 countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Robertson
Gazette
Pat
Nicaragua
Deadline for Letters to Gazette Before Iowa Caucuses
The Gazette invites concise letters on the Iowa precinct caucuses due by Wednesday noon, Feb. 3. Submissions must reach the editorial department by then to be considered, with shorter letters favored for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Gazette
Local Voices Invite Eastern Iowans to Share Views
A notice invites residents of eastern Iowa to express opinions on varied topics. It highlights 21 Ledar Rapids as a copyreader and proofreader active in volunteer restoration work for Seminole Valley Pioneer Village history projects.
Born to Move and Fly in the Auction of Human Grace
A vivid meditation on movement and the human body as an art form. The author likens body control at an auction to flying, praising top performance across labor and sport while warning against mechanization dulling that grace. The piece blends personal observation with broader reflections on modern life and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Chaplin
Marc
Cedar Rapids
Madison School
Treasure trove of misspellings in reader mail
A column reflects on reader notes and clipping errors. Examples include misused names Fidel Castro and Pope Pius XII, a joke about courtesans, and corrections such as fared vs fared, ferry-rig vs jury-rig, and jerry-built meaning shoddy construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Roalson
Fidel Castro
Gloria Swanson
King Ibn Saud
Hedda Hopper
Konrad Adenauer
Aristotle Onassis
Pope Pious XII
Maria Callas
Pope Pius
Jim Bromwell
Bramwell
Calvin Coolidge
Iowa City
F E. Breckner
Breckner
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CBS
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Windsor Dr
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