Branstad Hits 180000 Jobs Promise With Iowa Growth
Editorial lauds Gov. Terry Branstad for fulfilling his 1982 pledge by creating over 180000 jobs in five years, noting the official count 190514 and a net gain of 120200 after accounting for losses. Critics are dismissed as nitpicky while stressing ongoing economic development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Branstad
Iowa
Tom Miller
Branstad
Miller
Don Avenson
Don Bowen
Iowa Federation of Labor
FP Iseacov
Bowen
Department of Employment Services
Jackson Draws Unity With Dramatic Convention Speech
Jesse Jackson delivered a galvanizing speech that united Democrats and quelled bitterness after suspense over his convention leadership. The remarks boosted his standing for the 1988 presidential nomination and warned the GOP to note his rising appeal.
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Jackson
Gies
Jesse Jackson
GOP
Jackson pays tribute to Rosa Parks at convention moment
Jesse Jackson taps Rosa Parks during a convention scene in Montgomery. He praises her courage and hints at Dukakis victory as the crowd watches. The column explains why readers often see first names in headlines.
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Jesse Jackson
Jackson
Rosa Parks
Montgomery
Ala
Ms. Parks
Michael Dukakis
Jesse
Duke
Bush
JFK
LBJ
FDR
Journalists Devour Snub Debate at Atlanta Rally
About 15 000 reporters gather in Atlanta for coverage of Jesse Jackson and Michael Dukakis at a volatile event. The crowd debates how to name Dukakis and weighs implications of a per ceived snub while Lloyd Bentsen looms as a potential running mate.
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Atlanta
Jesse Jackson
Jesse
Dukakis
Dew
Michael Dukakis
Lloyd Bentsen
Bentsen
Beltway
Jackson
Theodore Roosevelt
Bull Moose
Roger Rabbit merchandise sparks parental backlash and praise
Letters to the Gazette discuss Roger Rabbit’s mix of adult imagery and family appeal, urging boycott of McDonald’s and Kmart merchandise while commending charitable fundraising by Cedar Rapids Eagles. Other letters praise dentistry, pro life work, and community volunteers, with reflections on memorial ideas and local activism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald’s
Kmart
Roger Rabbit
Memorial proposal for Tumas bequest to city park
Editorial argues the Tumas estate should become a public park rather than a golf course so all residents benefit. It envisions a space for children, families, and youth recreation, a true city memorial to reflect the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry
Delores Tuma
Pinocchio delights as Youtheatre wows crowd
Patterson family praises the Youtheatre production Pinocchio for its cast, props, costumes, lighting, and choreography. They thank theater staff and sponsors Iowa Electric Light Power Co and Peoples Bank Trust Co. at 1511 30th St SE.
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Iowa Electric Light & Power Co
Peoples Bank & Trust Co
Dan, Nancy, Rich
Marion Patterson
30Th St. SE
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