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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1992
Page
4
An editorial argues that money drives campaigns with PACs dominating funding. It urges uniform national rules to restore voter confidence, reduce PAC influence, and ensure individuals can contribute without being drowned out by big money. It notes Iowa’s stricter rules and calls for federal action to level the playing field.
The piece spotlights George Bush Bill Clinton and Ross Perot as principal players in the 1992 campaign. It notes Perot’s silence on solutions and possible candidacy, Bush’s reluctance to fully commit, and Clinton’s looming vice presidential decision ahead of the Democratic National Convention.
President Bush renews appeal for a $500 million tuition grant program to aid students in public, private, or religious schools. The plan faces court questions from Everson to Nyquist but proponents argue competition would improve weak public schools and offer real parental choice.
A Washington column compares party conventions to theme parks like Disney and Universal, noting manufactured thrills and nostalgia. The piece argues conventions have shrunk in drama as TV coverage rose, yet retain a sense of spectacle and ritual for fans, with roll calls and banners echoing past tribal gatherings.
A reflective commentary questions misspellings in news and critiques the Great Potato Bash. It urges lifting others up, embracing honesty and decency, and living by simple, timeless values. The piece laments trivial headlines and calls for applying principles to make a positive personal impact.
Brenda Runyan from Marengo urges readers to oppose government laws she says erode religious and parental rights. She cites 1965 school Bible reading bans and New Jersey’s 2000 school plan, warning socialism follows loss of rights and calling to contact senators.
Jason Gross accuses Dave Nagle and other House Democrats of receiving over 10000 dollars in contributions. He claims a Washington insider Old Boy Network shields its members and hides checks and perks. He argues for breaking up the group to reclaim government by the public.
A driver locked out in windy rain at the Social Security building received a free hanger loan and door opening service from Bob Mickey Collision Center. They not only lent the tool but also arrived to open the car door at no charge, leaving the caller grateful for the help from good people.
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