Greek's no Archie game ends after racially charged remarks
In a Washington restaurant Jimmy the Greek Snyder voiced offensive views about Blacks in athletics that CBS deemed reprehensible. His remarks triggered public backlash, broadcast controversy, and his contract’s end as CBS suspended him amid calls for accountability. Jesse Jackson and Irv Cross urged restrained response while Rudy Washington condemned the statement.
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Archie Bunker
Norman Lear
Jimmy
Washington
CBS
Jesse Jackson
Jimmy the Greek
Jackson
Branstad budget favors work incentives over welfare boost
Iowa Governor Branstad's budget increases human services by 27 million, with nearly 3 million new funding for welfare recipients through job incentives and day care subsidies. Democrats press for a 6.5 percent AFDC raise, arguing it would ease rents, but Branstad chose work incentives given tight finances, defending the plan as prudent rather than mean spirited.
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OWA
Terry Branstad
House
Don Avenson
D-Oelwein
Iowa
Branstad
Letters to the Gazette Showcase Community Leaders and Debates
Letters praise Cedar Rapids Airport Commission members J F Hladley Jr and others for building the city facility. IBP touts profit sharing and wages. Support for Pat Schroeder and Bruce Babbitt, urging involvement and family values. Voters urged to attend caucuses and back Mike Dukakis.
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Cedar Rapids
Roy W. Jameson
John Huey
Clare I. Rice
Donald L. Smithey
Robert C. Blythe
Robert F. Kazimour
Gratitude for Help After Loss Broadcast in The Gazette
A note thanks a man who stopped at the author's home and appreciates community support after losing a home and pets. The writer credits Michelle Allen for hosting the author and two children during rebuilding, noting ongoing financial difficulties and gratitude for the care shown by neighbors.
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the Gazette
Michelle Allen
Reader complains about Gazette editorial stance and Outlooks column
A reader vents frustration with The Gazette for censorship and stale viewpoints. They condemn the removal of Doonesbury and the Outlooks column as half-baked opinions, citing DeVere Hirt on abortion and questioning the wisdom of real estate agents and clerks as sources.
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Gazette
Doonesbury
DeVere Hirt
Beastly errors in print critique by a Des Moines columnist
A Des Moines column criticizes editors for failing to catch grammar blunders in reporters work. Examples include incorrect tense usage and misnamed figures such as confusing American Gothic with American Classic. The piece mocks sloppy copy editing and headlines like Salvadoran may loose immunity.
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Wood
Iowa
Education reform views spark debate on curriculum
Gordon Maney argues for balanced schooling that develops character and life skills, condemns a purely college oriented path, and warns against rigid basics. He cites dropout prevention and real student needs, noting many high schoolers will not attend college and that map reading and practical knowledge matter. A Texas columnist echoes these concerns about Bennett list priorities.
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William Bennett
Bennett
Creighton
Dartmouth
Bill
Joe Murray
Texas
Gordon Maney Named Auto Instructor at Jefferson High
Gordon Maney of rural Norway is chosen as the automotive instructor at Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids. He replaces the prior instructor and will lead the shop program, focusing on hands on training and safety.
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Gordon Maney
Rural
Norway
Jefferson High School
Cedar Rapids
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