Return to traditional family values in American politics
The piece argues Dan Quayle and the Republican movement push traditional family values against liberal programs and explicit media. It claims ordinary citizens drive this shift and calls for re examining social and political climate amid media focus on controversy.
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Dan Quayle
America
Quayle
Quayle-bashers
Youth Diabetes Congress advocates fetal tissue research
A diabetic youth recounts attending the 1992 Youth Diabetes Congress in Washington DC and meeting peers to lobby Capitol Hill. They argue fetal tissue research, including fetal islet cells, could help cure diabetes despite abortion-related objections. The writer emphasizes diabetes as a leading killer and supports continued research.
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Washington, D.C
United States
Capitol Hill
America
Amana Distributor in New Jersey Fights Trend
Bill Cooper of Cooper Distributing in Newark notes Amana's shift from two step distribution to direct sales under new leadership from Raytheon. He cites sudden terminations after short notice, resulting bankruptcies and losses for longtime distributors tied to Amana and its heritage of competitive sales.
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Amana
New Jersey
Chuck Peters
Peters
Raytheon
Brave women respond to being bled dry letter
A reader rebuttal to a June 2 column argues that mothers also give fully to their children despite low income and child support burdens. The writer questions the notion that men must leave due to financial strain and affirms mothers’ commitment and resilience.
Disturbing encounter with a lone child along Ellis Boulevard
A resident reports at a stoplight on Ellis Boulevard and F Avenue NW a young blonde girl about four years old standing in a parking lot and giving the finger to motorists. The writer notes concern for the child’s safety and questions parental protection, signing as Sharon Ullrick of 1625 Ninth St NW.
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Gazette Readers Stance on Letters and Corrections
The Gazette notes letters may contain opinions not endorsed by the paper and that readers may publish corrections or contradictions in future issues. The paper states no vouching for accuracy or value judgments on the opinions expressed.
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Gates' culpability in Rodney King beating case
Former Cedar Rapids resident Bob Owen argues the Los Angeles police chief Daryl Gates bears responsibility for the Rodney King beating and ensuing unrest due to lack of decisive action and inadequate emergency plans.
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Bob Owen
Cedar Rapids
Bakersfield, Calif
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