Gate naming in politics irks reader amid Whitewater talk
Mike Deupree argues against overusing gate as a suffix for scandals and catalogs various examples from Iran Contra to Bill Clinton’s Whitewater affair. He notes how pundits coin terms like Formgate and travels through the history of scandal naming. The column appears in The Gazette on Tuesdays Thursdays and Sundays.
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Oliver North
Gary Hart
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House
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the Gazette
Casablanca Fan recall covers millions of ceiling fans
The Casablanca Fan Co recalls ceiling fans potentially separating from mounts and falling. The CPSC says over 3 million fans could be affected, with about 50 reports of problems. Models with ball and canopy mounting sold nationwide made from January 1981 to September 1993 are involved. Call 1 800 390 3131 to check eligibility by model and serial numbers.
Moody Blues to perform with Iowa City 55‑piece orchestra
The Moody Blues play at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday March 10 at 8 p.m. The concert includes a 55‑person orchestra with University of Iowa faculty and Eastern Iowa musicians. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. from the University Box Office and Ticketmaster outlets. Prices are 32.50, 26.50, and 17.50 for students in the second tier. Notable members are Justin Hayward John Lodge Graeme Edge and Ray Thomas.
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Carver-Hawkeye Arena
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Eastern Iowa Symphony
University
Iowa Memorial Union
Justin Hayward
John Lodge
Graeme Edge
Ray Thomas
Prince Charles Remains Calm After Blank-Shots Incident
In Sydney during Australia Day celebrations Prince Charles stayed composed after a man fired two blank shots from a starter pistol. He joked with the crowd and continued his speech, while police arrested the 23 year old David Kang. The incident drew comments from Sydney officials about his poise.
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Australia
Britain
Prince Charles
Diana
Charles
Frank Sartor
David Kang
Cancellations And Local Theater Lineup For Jan 27
The day lists weather cancellation updates via CITYLINE at 363-7000 or 337-7000. Prairie Lights in Iowa City hosts With Others of Their Own Kind at 8 p.m. Theatre Cedar Rapids presents Drop Dead! at 8 p.m. Tickets $10. Children's Theatre of Cedar Rapids stages Aladdin at Jefferson High School 4:30 and 7 p.m. A Midsummer Night's Dream runs 7:30 p.m. at Washington High School. tickets $3.50 or $2.50 with student activity ticket. Gracie by Iowa Playwrights Workshop at Theatre B 8 p.m. Tickets $1. The Baltimore Waltz scene at CSPS 8 p.m. Iowa premiere by Paula Vogel on AIDS. Tickets $8 or $5 with student ID. Big Kids Storytime 10:30 a.m. at Iowa City Public Library. Poet William Matthews lecture 8 p.m. Van Allen Hall. Comedy: David Strassman at Penguins Comedy Club canceled. Coe Forum Modern Musical Theatre Sondheim 9:15 a.m. Hickok Hall. East Central Iowa Council of Governments meeting 12:45 p.m. Cedar Rapids Library trustees meet 3:30 p.m. downtown.
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Todd Ristan
Rebecca Gilman
Prairie Lights Books
Iowa City
Theatre
Cedar Rapids
TCR
Children’s Theatre of
Jefferson High School
William Shakespeare
Washington High School
Gracie
Gracie Allen
Iowa Playwrights Workshop
Maggie Conroy
U of Theatre
Iowa
Paula Vogel
Ellen Buchanan
Iowa City Public Library
William Matthews
U of Writers’ Workshop
van Allen Hall
U of Campus
Which government should regulate pesticide use poll question
Public polling lines invite residents to vote on which level of government should regulate pesticide use. Telus lists call times and numbers for participation between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. The notice also outlines local meetings at Kirkwood Community College and other education and city offices, plus a venereal disease clinic with appointment details.
Recycling Truck Visit at Econofoods East
A Cedar Rapids recycling truck will be at Econofoods East located at 1800 51st St NE from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Citizens can drop off recyclables during the event.
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Econofoods East
51St St
CITYLINE Calendar Details for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
Cityline announces calendar events with contact numbers for Cedar Rapids 363 7000 and Iowa City 337 7000. This brief notice lists event information retrieval points and regional availability.
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R Rapids Gazette, Inc
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General Ae
Casablanca
Casablanca Fan Co
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Ticketmaster
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Explorer
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Jay Vermetti
Penguins Comedy Club
Coe
Stephen Sondheim
Richard Hoffman
Hickok Hall
East Central
Iowa Council of Governments Board
JTPA
Sixth St
Cedar Rapids Library Board of Trustees
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Cityline
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B.A. Jensen
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Linn-Mar Community School Board
N. 10Th St
Marion
Grant Wood Area Education Agency Board of Directors
Winter Room
Grant Wood
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Vinton City Council
City Hall
Linn County Health Department
13Th St. NW
Sears
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Holiday Inn
South Dubuque St
Vermont
Lopi
Jotul Porcelain
Blaze King
Earth Stove
Dovre
Opel
Jotul
Dutchwest
Superior
Heat-N-Glo
Majestic & Mendota
Alston Creek
Coralville
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