Dukakis Bentsen ticket sparks issue tensions
The pick of Lloyd Bentsen as running mate for Michael Dukakis prompts questions about campaign integrity. Bentsen's hawkish defense stance, support for Reaganomics, protectionist leanings, and policy gaps with Dukakis on tax, trade, schools, and social issues suggest a pragmatic alliance over shared principles.
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Dukakis Snub of Jesse Jackson Roils Democratic Convention
The Dukakis campaign fails to alert Jesse Jackson about Lloyd Bentsen as running mate and offers a disputed phone excuse. Jackson vows to push platform talks and could trigger a floor fight, arguing the party owes him respect after his hard fought campaign. The incident taints the lead up to next week’s convention.
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Retiring editor Art Heusinkveld Honored by The Gazette
The Gazette celebrates Art Heusinkveld departing after forty years with the paper. He began reporting in 1961 and led the editorial pages from 1971, praised by former editor Harry Boyd for fairness, balance, and civic spirit in Cedar Rapids.
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Letters to the Gazett e on Roger Rabbit and family values
Gene Shalit calls Who Framed Roger Rabbit an adult comedy and criticizes its PG rating and sexualized visuals while noting heavy alcohol use by Detective Valiant. The writer urges parents to skip the film and asks readers to mind their own families and avoid meddling in others’ private lives.
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Letter writer calls for apology over bozo remark
A reader urges the Cedar Rapids Gazette to publish a public apology from Water Department director Lee Coppock after being called a bozo for interest in lawn care. The writer suggests a group action and notes a disease name change to chronic fatigue syndrome. Lisa M. Vann.
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Emerald Knights Drum Corps Promotes Growth and Unity
A Marion writer praises the Emerald Knights Drum and Bugle Corps for boosting youth development across energy, stamina, and self improvement. The piece notes integration across barriers, community support from Mayor Canney and the Jaycees, and calls for continued local backing to sustain growth and competition ambitions.
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Geography of prepositions in obituaries debated
Ken Sullivan notes a shift in obituary wording in The Gazette with Born at and Born in both used. He argues Born in fits town references while Born at suits hospital or specific sites. usage varies by idiom and editor preference.
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Watering ban debate as Cedar Rapids reevaluates lawn limits
A Cedar Rapids citizen questions the lawn watering ban amid a water shortage. He cites pump capacity, potential fire risk, and benefits of lawns while urging officials to show a long range plan and fully explored alternatives before enforcing the mandate.
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Cedar Rapids lawn care co-owner with long industry tenure
Brian Kruse of Cedar Rapids co-owns a lawn care company and has worked in the field since 1977. He holds a Kirkwood degree in landscape, nursery and garden center studies and is a member of the Professional Lawn Care Association of America.
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