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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1992
Page
6
The Gazette editorial notes Iowans are average on many measures including income and crime. It highlights Iowa ranking 14th in annual gambling, with nearly 1.2 billion bet, and Nevada at leading 166 billion. The piece urges cautious expansion of gambling and focus on broader economic growth.
Mrs. Quayle defended her husband at a Republican event in Des Moines while criticizing the national media for bias and lack of fair coverage. She derided Clinton as a slick politician and referenced late night host David Letterman, hinting at a personal history and insinuations about public scrutiny.
A provocative column arguing that "family values" have become a political weapon. It lampoons Barbara and George Bush, Nancy and Ronald Reagan, Hillary and Dan Quayle, and the Gottis, claiming conservatives weaponize private life for gain. The piece condemns politicizing faith and family, urging focus on secular civic duties over campaign rhetoric.
The June to July 21 campaign in Cedar Rapids produced a short 50 day race won by Larry Serbousek over Wayne Murdock. The piece notes it is the first modern city council special, with public forums, reader questions, and plans for ongoing coverage through Barcelona Olympics era.
A guest column argues Iowa’s proposed Equal Rights Amendment on the ballot would alter the Iowa Constitution without improving women’s lives. It criticizes ERA for potential court rulings on abortion, gender based rights, and protections, and urges voters to consider outcomes seen in other states. It cites groups like Planned Parenthood NOW NARAL and the ACLU as backers and predicts judicial disaster if adopted.
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