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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1992
Page
4
The editorial argues Bush’s $1000 school choice scholarships could aid underserved students but notes limited reach in covering true costs. It questions whether Congress will refine and test the proposal while preserving church-state separation, urging deeper discussion and practical fixes.
Tom Harkin, at the Democratic National Convention, linked George Herbert Walker Bush to Herbert Hoover in remarks that some view as playful yet potentially offensive. Supporters say he did not attack individuals, while critics warn of diminishing the president’s image amid a heated campaign.
Maurice C. Taylor argues that most black men lead ordinary, responsible lives despite pervasive negative statistics. He highlights fathers with long marriages, single fathers, surrogate parenting, mentorship, foster care, and community service as evidence that personal conduct and devotion to family and neighbors persist beyond charts and crime data.
A letter urging pro lifers to back James Houser was signed by Rev. Larry Johnson and Mike Alt, causing disagreement about who sent it. Houser says he did not solicit or write it and claimed no involvement, while Johnson and Alt dispute responsibility.
A reader voices distress at The Gazette for insensitive reporting on a fatal shooting and a baby funeral image. She urges more tact, recalling personal grief and family pain caused by prominent front-page coverage.
A reader endorses the paperback America What Went Wrong by Donald L Barrett and James B Steele. It argues factory closures harmed workers, causing job loss pensions and benefits while blaming powerful interests. The review promises insight and accountability for those who experienced industrial decline.
Gordon Freeburg endorsement promotes Rosanne Freeburg as a candidate for Iowa Senate with focus on education and teacher incentive pay. He highlights her broad Iowa ties, teaching experience, and veteran advocacy background as key strengths in a nonnegative campaign.
The reader urges reinstating hemp cultivation to bolster the economy and ecology, arguing no chemicals are needed and criticizing dependence on foreign oil. They reference World War II parachutes and warn future generations face pollution if hemp is not used.
A local Iowa supervisor quote prompts a language note on tenterhooks. Confusion over tenderhooks versus tenterhooks is explored with dictionary usage and examples about wording precision in reporting.
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