Recalling Henry Wallace and the 1944 vice presidential race
The editorial recalls Henry Agard Wallace Iowa’s one and only U.S. vice president, his 1944 nomination near FDR’s wartime leadership, and the ensuing political sniping. It notes Wallace’s reformer image, CIO ties, and the shift that brought Harry S. Truman to the ticket, shaping Iowa’s political legacy.
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Iowa
U.S
Henry Agard Wallace
Adair County
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Chicago
Fdr
Gazette
Harry Boyd
Wallace
Congress of Industrial Organizations
CIO
Cedar Rapids
Tom Harkin
Cumming, Iowa
al Gore
Guy Gillette
Harry Truman
Missouri
Pearson
Truman
Kansas City
Thomas) Dewey
GOP
THE
IOWAN
Frank Nye
Hawkeye
Harry S. Truman
Henry Wallace
Commerce
U.S.S.R
Progressive Party
Farmer
Nye
Henry A. Wallace
Public School Reform With Charter Debate And Accountability
A discussion on school reform contrasts charter and traditional public schools emphasizing 180 school days for students and 190 for teachers. It envisions accountability, stakeholder involvement, smaller classes, and real student teacher programs to boost outcomes and pride across principals, teachers, students, and parents.
Letter challenges readers to seek God directly
Lyndee Crow of Cedar Rapids responds to a prior pro life letter arguing against judging others. She warns against assuming God’s mind from scripture and urges readers to personally ask God to reveal his presence and care, promising a response.
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Hitler
Ballpark levy urged to preserve Cedar Rapids baseball heritage
Louis Stepanek argues against voting down the Aug. 15 levy for Cedar Rapids baseball and urges residents to inspect the stadium. He cites youth engagement, reduced delinquency costs, and pride in a strong minor league operation as reasons to fund the project.
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Veterans Memorial Commission
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Baseball Club
Police Department
Louis Stepanek
Ely
Gazette Seeks Public Letters and Guest Columns
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Writers must include full name signature address and daytime phone number. No anonymity, 300 word limit for letters, one letter per writer per 30 days. Include contact details for verification.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Users pay for facilities through user fees in Cedar Rapids
City leaders debate funding non essential sports sites. Proposals call for users to pay, using revenue bonds for projects like the ice arena ball park and swimming pools and repaying bonds with user fees rather than property taxes. Political voices urge private funding for stadiums and risk bearing by developers.
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David L. Taylor
Cedar Rapids
Republicans Find Foes in a 32 Model Congress
Clement H. Lynch of Independence criticizes a Republican led Congress as obstructing progress, citing the 1993 budget fight and Watergate era tactics. He contrasts eight years of Reagan with Clinton, urging voters to compare records and elect change. He mentions Monica Lewinsky, Starr staff indictments, and Whitewater scrutiny.
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Congress
Herbert Hoover
Washington
U.S. News & World Report
Monica Lewinsky
Kenneth Starr
NBC Television News
America
Jim Leach
Reagan
Clinton
Clement H. Lynch
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