Three Way Contest Emerges in 1992 Campaign
Edward J. Rollins notes a coming three way race with Bush, Clinton, and Ross Perot. He analyzes campaign shifts from denial to smear tactics and fear mongering as insiders react to Perot's populist appeal.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1992
Page
4
Edward J. Rollins notes a coming three way race with Bush, Clinton, and Ross Perot. He analyzes campaign shifts from denial to smear tactics and fear mongering as insiders react to Perot's populist appeal.
The editorial argues the United States must lead in the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit despite political resistance. It cites global environmental challenges and U S status as a top polluter, urging bipartisan action and backing the Earth Summit Leadership Act to push U S leadership.
The Strategic Air Command founded in 1946 at Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha narrows into the Strategic Command as Cold War fears ease. Veterans and scholars debate deterrence value while protests persist, with officials arguing the cost of war heightened by SAC’s presence.
A short remembrance note from Vultralians Boys Group at Four Oaks Residential Treatment honors those who died in wars and veterans who died after service. It expresses gratitude, support for families, and hope to prevent future wars through dialogue.
A reader denounces Governor Branstad as a dictator and urges a one cent sales tax increase to protect education and services. He argues against cutting foster care and medical aid and warns of long term harm to schooling and national progress. Michael Abernathy, Tiffin, calls for citizen action.
The House introduces HR 5162 the Earth Summit Leadership Act to create a Foundation for Sustainable Development independent of the State Department and to reduce U S carbon emissions 25 percent by 2005 and 70 percent by 2030 while cutting military aid to fund the foundation and urging World Bank bias toward low income nations aiding the poor.
A reader advocates Judeo Christian principles and laments liberal materialism. The letter praises Dan Quayle and warns that sinful behavior harms the nation while urging reverence for freedom marriage family and sovereignty. Signed by Richard M. Wallace 1135 O Ave NW.
The Gazette states reader letters are not vouched for by the paper and carry no value judgment. It invites corrections or contradictions from readers and reserves equal opportunity for publication.
David L. Bruce of Manchester voices frustration over mandated child support and health insurance for his children. He asks how to survive financially while meeting orders, arguing many fathers cannot keep up and resort to leaving. He defends responsible fathers and challenges the label deadbeats.
On May 9 America West Airlines announced it would discontinue Cedar Rapids air service this summer. The move removes the only non stop to Phoenix and the sole direct West Coast link from Cedar Rapids, forcing travelers to connect through St. Louis Minneapolis Denver or Chicago. The letter urges citizens to contact Michael Conway CEO America West to urge reversal to protect Cedar Rapids growth and future prospects.
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