Iowa Decency Forum drawn by abstention in Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Decency Forum proceeded in Cedar Rapids as six Republican and seven Democratic presidential candidates did not attend. Rep. Tom Tauke spoke urging strong action against obscenity and porn, endorsing the Meese report and a Telephone Decency Act. Brenda MacKillop, a former Playboy bunny, addressed concerns about pornography influencing society, while organizer Rev. Larry Johnson criticized candidates for ignoring the issue.
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Hugh Hefner
Dole Sees Underdog Status Ahead of Iowa Caucuses
Republican hopeful Robert Dole said he trails in polls but views himself as an underdog with a dead heat against Vice President Bush just over a week before Iowa’s February 8 caucuses. He blamed tightening races on Bush’s Iran Contra fallout and off camera remarks, while predicting a barrage of attacks from the Bush camp. Dole vowed daily campaigning across Iowa as the home stretch begins.
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Iowa
Senate
Bush
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Dole
Kansas
Cedar Rapids Gazette imprint and subscription details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 lists publishing address at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa with postal and subscription rate information for carrier motor route and mail editions. It notes postmaster address for changes and exclusive AP republication rights.
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Fifth Annual Bass Masters Show At Five Seasons Center
The fifth annual Bass Masters Fishing Outdoor and Boat Show drew outdoorsmen of all ages to the Five Seasons Center. Emily and Joe Omelik of Cedar Rapids received pointers on a fishing boat from Kevin Kennedy of Kennedy Marine of Cedar Rapids. Darrell Bones tee, 20, of Marion examined fishing rods as the show, one of several in Eastern Iowa this winter, continues today at the center.
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Joe Omelik
Cedar Rapids
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Kennedy Marine
Darrell Bonestee
Marion
Iowa
Secret Service probes threat to kill Vice President Bush
Secret Service agents investigated a Cedar Rapids man who entered St Luke's Hospital intoxicated and said he planned to kill Vice President Bush. The man was admitted to the psychiatric ward and interviewed by agents. Iowa Secret Service officials arrived to oversee the probe, with three other Cedar Rapids men also under scrutiny. One had prior assault with attempt to murder charges.
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U.S. Secret Service
Cedar Rapids
George Bush
St. Luke’s Hospital
Bush
State of
Iowa
Dukakis challenges right to send Guard to Honduras
Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis vows to sue to block federal orders sending the National Guard to Honduras and Panama in a Cedar Rapids campaign stop. He criticizes U.S. Central America policy and urges an end to contra aid as Congress debates next steps. Culver backs Dukakis, stressing leadership to end eight years of Republican White House control.
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Massachusetts
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Honduras
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Central America
Cedar Rapids
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Nicaragua
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Des Moines
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White House
Simon at Coe Calls for Extra Effort
Presidential candidate Paul Simon spoke at Coe College urging volunteers to spread the word and work hard for caucus success. He said instinct suggests momentum favoring his camp and pledged to choose a running mate who would be the best possible president. Rita Huber praised Simon as a genuine Democrat supporting party accomplishments.
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Coe College
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Linn County Democratic Central Committee
Rita Huber
Timeline of Years and Numbers
A compact list presents successive years from 2000 to 2025 followed by a sequence of four digit numbers 8200 through 8360. The items appear as a simple, undecorated numeric progression without explicit events or context.
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