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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1996

Page

4

Editorial Board Chairman Mark Bowden Appointed

Annie introduces Mark Bowden as Editorial Board Chairman and confirms his role as Managing Editor.

Annie, Seee Mark Bowden

Bush underestimation of Saddam challenged by history notes

Editorial argues Bush and other U N coalition leaders underestimated Saddam Hussein five years after the Persian Gulf War. It recalls Iraq’s suffering under war with Iran and embargo, urges adherence to UN resolutions, and questions inevitability of Saddam's overthrow despite renewed calls for lifting oil embargo.

ORMER George Bush U.N Saddam Hussein Bush David Frost PBS Iowa Public Television Saddam Iraq Iran Kuwait Turkey Baghdad United Nations Security Council

George Burns: Centenarian Entertainer Reflects On Longevity

The beloved comedian George Burns turns 100 as a career spanning vaudeville radio and early television, with Gracie Allen, shows lifelong persistence in clean entertainment. Despite health setbacks including brain surgery, Burns remained prolific with 23 movies, 10 books, and numerous TV appearances.

George Keats Harry George Burns Gracie Allen Jack Benny Fred Allen Bob Hope Caesar's Las Vegas Gracie Bob Thomas The Associated Press

Downsizing Threat Amid Prosperity Shapes Spending Outlook

The expansion era fuels optimism with Dow over five thousand and exports strong while concerns rise about consumer spending. Ed Boehne cites downsizing as a main risk, adding insecurity and wage stagnation as earnings remain uneven across sectors.

U.S Europe Asia Ed Boehne Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Treasury Lawrence Summers American Economic Association

Letters to the Gazette Warn of Extremist Resurgence

Readers urge relearning history as extremist groups surface in communities across Iowa. They criticize political and religious rhetoric used to legitimize hate while defending Christian traditions and warning against liberal hostility toward faith.

Kelly Gazette Ed Kelly

Keyes Seen As Voice For Christian Heritage In GOP Field

A speaker urges support for Alan Keyes citing his Christian heritage and refusal to tailor speeches to gain favor. The writer rejects liberal media approval and praises Keyes’ reception at Ames straw poll and events in Texas and Washington.

Alan Keyes Keyes Ames United We Stand Texas American Conservative Union Christian Coalition

Ostrich meat debates spark outrage and ethics questions

Reader letters question future food trends and animal welfare while criticizing ostrich meat coverage. They warn against society chasing novelty, urge women’s inclusion in Cedar Rapids boards, and call for attention to broader human roles beyond gender politics.

the Gazette Cedar Rapids National Organization For Women Gals Edith Belverstone

Gazette invites public letters and guest columns

The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include the writer’s full name signature street address and daytime phone. addresses are not published. Letters are edited and not returned, with a 300 word limit and one letter per writer every 30 days.

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