Dukakis Emphasizes Competence in Atlanta Nomination Speech
The article weighs Michael Dukakis speech in Atlanta praising competence over ideology. It frames his theme as accountability and good government with Lloyd Bentsen as a "competency policeman" to curb reckless ideas. It notes his focus on public perception of capable administration and his promise of high standards.
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Ann Richards
Edward Kennedy
Jesse Jackson
Michael Dukakis
Atlanta
Texas
Massachusetts
Dukakis
Sen
Lloyd Bentsen
Bentsen
Dukak
White House
Raymond Chandler Turns 100 Amid Pulp To Art Evolution
A Midweek note observes Raymond Chandler born 100 years ago, praising his hard boiled style that elevated detective pulp into literature. It notes Chandler's influence on later writers like Robert B. Parker while acknowledging critics of his era.
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Raymond Chandler
Private Eye
Philip Marlowe
Chandler
Dashiell Ham
Mett
Erle Stanley Gardner
Robert B. Parker
Clorox in the well sparks mixed memories and critique
A Cox News Service column recalls Ann Richards remarks at the Democratic Convention and a Tennessee tale of moonshine and a well. The storyteller notes how references to Clorox could alienate rural voters while sharing a humorous, cautionary family anecdote from small town life.
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Mama
Clorox
Ann Richards
Atlanta
West
Tennessee
Texas
Cox News Service
Friendsmobile service under threat in Cedar Rapids library plan
Diane Johnson urges public support to keep the Friendsmobile, a key library outreach for elderly, disabled, and preschool users. Trustees consider halving access citing 26 nursing homes and preschools served. advocates call for expansion rather than reduction. A July 28 meeting at the main library seeks backing against a 15 000 annual cut.
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Cedar Rapids
Friendsmobile
Libary Board
Westdale Mall
Preservation Drive Aids Marion Depot Roof Rescue
Local residents are urged to help save Marion’s 100 year old railroad depot roof now headed to City Square Park. Volunteers are needed for time talent or financial support to move and fund a foundation placement. Contact Depot Pride at P O Box 76 Marion 52302.
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Marion
City Square Park
Park Pavilion
Depot Pride
P.O
Pot O Gold Sale Ad Error Prompted Public Apology
Feiereisen Inc. president John R Ortmann apologizes for a printing error in Smulekoff Furniture Co. Pot O Gold sale card published in the July 11 Gazette. The mistake left numbers missing under gold dots on many cards and he regrets any inconvenience to Smulekoff's and customers.
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Smulekoff Furniture Co
Smulekoff’s
John R. Ortmann
Feiereisen Inc
16Th Ave
The apostrophe s debate in style guides
Rogoff argues Dukakis's campaign form is correct while Kueter favors Dukakis' form. The discussion covers James's and James' usage, Moses' wife versus Moses's, and common errors like it's versus its. A lawyer's error of its' customers appears in a federal court file.
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Jonathan Rogoff
Dale Kueter
Gazette
The
Dukakis
Rogoff
James
Thomas
Jones
Mr. Jones
Kueter
Dorothea Huebner
Outlooks from Eastern Iowans Expressing Personal Views
Periodic observations invite thoughtful Eastern Iowans to share personal views on unlimited topics. The column emphasizes individual perspectives rather than official positions.
Larry Rettig Active in Amana Community Service Groups
Larry Rettig of South Amana serves as assistant to the vice president for educational development and research at the University of Iowa. He is active in several community service groups in the Amana colonies.
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South Amana
University of Iowa
Amana
Startling Facts About Water And Everyday Usage
A reflection on water scarcity citing Abraham research from Naples New York. It notes that only 3 percent of world water is fresh and only 1 percent is accessible, with examples like bread 136 gallons and shower use 15 gallons a minute. It argues humans are part of nature and must accept ecological limits to address drought and greenhouse concerns.
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Iowa City
Doc
Kay Abraham
Naples
N.Y
U.S
Iowa
Kodak
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John Donnelly
John Robertson
Jerry Elsen
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Humphrey Bogart
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Tayskal
Diane Johnson
Jacolyn Dr. NW
Caarl Kane
Uia
Moses
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