Perot factor explains Clinton troubles
The piece argues Bill Clinton loses support because he has not won over the Perot constituency. It recalls Perot’s 1992 surge with $60 million and middle American anger at politics, comparing to Nixon and Wallace in 1968 and FDR’s New Deal weld. Clinton fails to unite discontented voters and appears “just another pot.”
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Bill Clinton
Clinton
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Ross Perot
Richard Nixon
George Wallace
Nixon
Wallace
George McGovern
McGovern
White House
Royer to retire from Firstar Cedar Rapids role
Civic leader Henry Royer, longtime banker and volunteer, announces retirement from Firstar Bank Cedar Rapids after 11 years. He plans to pursue other opportunities and has shaped city policy with the Roger Report on Efficiency and Reform.
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Firstar Bank
Cedar Rapids
Royer
Old Town
Chamber of Commerce
United Way
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Ann
Duluth
Minn
Firstar
Roger
City Hall
Leach Presses for Equal Standards in Whitewater Hearings
The piece argues hearings on the Whitewater matter should stay substance driven and partisan tones minimized. It cites Rep. Jim Leach urging ethical parity for all officials and notes Democratic critics urge faster, less combative proceedings.
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Iowa
Jim Leach
Whitewater
Leach
House of Representatives
Senate
Clinton
Congress
Doss
Pastor defends creation science against ridicule in letters
A July 20 letter rebuts a critique of creation science from July 2. The writer argues against character attacks on aging, cites Edison Newton and past beliefs, defends academic freedom, and calls for equal presentation of creationist scientific data without labeling it religion.
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Thomas Edison
Genration Gap Grows as Columnist Smirks at Abortion Debate
Jim McNeish of Iowa City quotes Gus Schrader who resists taking sides in the abortion controversy while his tone mocks an anti abortion boycott. The column playfully shifts to generation humor and Woodstock era reminiscence.
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Gus Schrader
Schrader
Armstrong’s
Killian’s
Hazardous Materials Task Force Seeks Trustee Involvement
Steven L. Mason urges Linn County township trustees to participate in the Linn Metro Hazardous Materials Task Force. The five directors set policy and fees for leaks and spills, with open meetings law. Mason emphasizes council input from all 19 township districts to protect constituents and save money.
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Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Linn
Linn-Metro
Right and Wrong Carried by Words Upside Down
George Kiseda notes word theft and misuse in society. He cites co opting and political correctness altering meanings. He criticizes drinkers co opting phrases and explains grammar shifts like I could care less.
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George Kiseda
George
Community voices oppose dark sky ordinance in Cedar Rapids
Local residents fear International Dark Sky Association backed plan will curb free speech and raise costs for Cedar Rapids businesses. They warn against overreach, stressing need for security lighting and existing insurance discounts, and urge City Council to resist the proposal.
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International Dark Sky Association
Cedar Rapids
Vail
Colo
Iowa City
Gazette letter guidelines for submissions
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites public letters and guest columns but notes not all can be published. Submissions require full name signature address and daytime phone, with addresses not published. Limit is 300 words per letter and one letter per writer every 30 days. column length 700 words or fewer. send to Box 511 or via FAX 398-5846.
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