Gazette editorials urge targeted speed limit increases
The Gazette argues lawmakers should raise limits selectively rather than blanket increases. It cites Car and Driver to show higher speeds do not uniformly raise accidents and urges caps of 60 on two lane roads and 70 only on rural four lane controlled access roads while urging drivers to be courteous and avoid tailgating.
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Congress
Patrick Bedard
Car and Driver
Federal Highway Administration
Martin R. Parker Jr
Parker
Bedard
Florida
Iowa
Traffic Safety Bureau
Gazette
Mike Cormack
Fort Dodge
Dole Struggles With Front-Runner Pressure in 1996 Campaign
The piece notes Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas faced discomfort as GOP front runner seeking conservative support ahead of the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primaries. It contrasts his unease with Bill Clinton's perceived youthful edge and discusses reactions to Dole's State of the Union response and longer-term implications for the campaign.
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Kansas
Senate
Dole
Iowa
New Hampshire
Clinton
Jeff Greenfield
Bill Clinton
Mark Shields
PBS
Clinton-Dole
Cole
University of Iowa peers address alcohol abuse on campus
An opinion piece commends fraternities and sororities for hosting a forum with university residents and law enforcement to stress community involvement in curb ing alcohol abuse. It notes a decadelong decline due to education and awareness and cites social norms as a key influence.
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University of Iowa
University
Iowa City
Dale Lee Distributing
Michael Haines
Responsible Choices column touts declining college drinking
A Northern Illinois University guest column argues that college students today are generally responsible drinkers and warns against normalizing misbehavior. Citing the American Freshman Survey and other data, it notes declines in drinking, beer frequency among freshmen, teen drunk driving fatalities, and high school seniors’ drinking.
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Northern Illinois University
University of California
Los Angeles
American Council On Education
University of Michigan
Letters to the Gazette on greed and social policy critique
Edward P. Brown argues against Republican welfare cuts and market reliance. He condemns block grants, asset recovery for nursing home costs, and tax proposals, saying they deepen inequality and squeeze the middle class. He cites Gingrich and Reagan era policies as harmful. Local reader letter from Cedar Rapids.
Reform calls to boost turnout and two candidate runoff idea
Francis C. Gillon argues for higher voter turnout after the 1992 election and proposes a run off between the top two if no candidate exceeds 50 percent, to prevent a three party fiasco in 2000 and beyond.
Parental Notification Bill Debate Draws Iowan Voices
December Gazette article reports Rep Dan Boddicker and Rep Minnette Doderer opposing a parental notification bill for minors seeking abortions. Doderer calls abortion lethal to young girls, while supporters claim public demand favors a notification law.
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Gazette
Dan Boddicker
Minnette Doderer
Rep. Doderer
Iowa City
Freedom Flame Memorial Debate Sparks Cedar Rapids Vote
In Cedar Rapids a reader argues for a Freedom Flame memorial atop Veterans Memorial Coliseum, opposing a half million dollar tin slogan. He questions an eternal flame, compares JFK’s grave fire, and proposes a 100 year test before demolition. Dean Warner sends his view.
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National Parks Service
Cedar Rapids
Coliseum
Kennedy
Parks Service
Dean Warner
Gazette letters welcome 300 word limit
Readers are invited to send letters up to 300 words to The Gazette. Include full name street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown may appear with the letter. Mailing address Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Fax and email options are listed for submission.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Tylowa
Fylowa
Forbes Positions On Guns And Budget Mixed
Steve Forbes supports gun control only for criminals and favors instant background checks while affirming law abiding citizens right to own firearms. He backs a balanced budget amendment that allows a tax cut and leaves open the possibility of future tax increases.
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GOP
Steve Forbes
Steve
Gretchen Morgenson
Forbes
Bedminster
N.J
Delivering The Gazette Shapes Cedar Rapids Carrier View
A Cedar Rapids Gazette carrier thanks neighbors who shovel sidewalks and help elderly residents. He notes deliveries involve 30 plus daily interactions, asks readers to share porch placements, and expresses enjoyment despite winter challenges.
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Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
Patty Lee
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Washington
Newt Gingrich
Edward P. Brown
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Perot
Scarlett
Francis C. Gillon
Forbes’ Views
David R. Johnson
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