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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1992
Page
6
The piece critiques a Senate move as a ruse to spur discussion on a balanced budget amendment. It cites Majority Leader George Mitchell reacting with scorn and describes the effort as transparent fodder for Republicans.
A Maine Democrat charges a trend of rapid political attacks for the fall. The piece notes 15 of 41 Republicans and 60 votes required for a debate, while suggesting the Roe vs Wade codification bill aims to time votes with the August GOP convention, seen as a political ploy.
The piece notes Iowa’s new stalking law amid the film Unlawful Entry’s 10 million opening. It details penalties from 30 days and 100 dollars to five years and 7500 dollars, requiring pursuit or harassment plus credible threat. It cites actors Roy Liotta Kurt Russell Madeleine Stowe and references broader trend from horror to thriller genres.
The Gazette notes Iowa must tackle Duke Michigan and Indiana in a 25 day stretch as part of a tough January slate. The Big Ten will shift to a home and home format with Penn State joining, adding two tough Michigan and Indiana games while Purdue and Wisconsin become lighter opponents. Coach Tom Davis faces a hard road to another NCAA bid.
Frances Kissling, president of Catholics for a Free Choice, argues the Casey decision narrows but preserves abortion rights. She urges a broad pro choice strategy focusing on health care, contraception, and social supports to reduce unintended pregnancies and shift public opinion. The piece stresses civil dialogue, shared values, and practical policy steps to make abortion a last resort.
Denver columnist Ken Hamblin questions the Nation of Islam stance on Haitian refugees and argues that African Americans should channel frustration into voting. He cites a Los Angeles Times piece about Lydia Hannibal finding she felt more American than African after visiting Africa. The column ends urging readers to vote in November and seek change through ballots.
Danes rejected the Maastricht treaty on June 2 while Ireland approved it on June 18. The Lisbon summit focused on the Yugoslav crisis and budget, with leaders delaying decisions on Europe’s central bank site and broader union. The debate highlighted subsdiarity and economic versus political integration shaping the European Community. Patrick OLeary, Iowa City, notes the process toward EU currency and expansion.
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