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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1996
Page
6
The editorial notes the presidential campaign season with Clinton and Dole positions on education welfare curfews and tax cuts. It highlights how both lean toward appealing notions without firm commitments and comments on media perceptions of terms like liberal and conservative.
Cedar Rapids notes summer reading drives at public library with prizes from certificates to bicycles boosting outreach. Growth from 1,900 signups years ago to about 5,400 last year reflects programs for younger readers and teens, aided by local business participation and community involvement.
The piece argues Sam Nunn of Georgia as vice president could sharpen Dole’s ticket with regional balance and pragmatism. It cites past cross party picks from Lincoln to Nixon and Eisenhower, notes Nunn’s retirement and foreign policy focus, and suggests a Nunn pick could win the South and 157 electoral votes.
The March of Dimes urges balanced support for research, education, and services. Animal studies are essential to uncover biological causes of birth defects while upholding high welfare standards and ethics in line with NIH USDA requirements. Cedar Rapids readers are thanked for backing maternal and infant health efforts.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions in letters. Contradictions or corrections by readers may be published in equal opportunity for inclusion.
On Saturday June 1 more than 100 residents gathered in the rain to support drug prevention. Covenant Seventh Day Adventist Church and the Wellington Heights Neighborhood Association led the march through Cedar Rapids with acts of encouragement and critique of drug trade. Russ Oviatt of the neighborhood association spoke on unity and faith driving community efforts.
A reader highlights a newly coined term by a Iowa candidate for Congress and argues the line about primary breadwinner reflects modern income roles. The letter also critiques proper article use with examples from AP clippings, stressing sound over letter.
The Gazette requests letters and guest columns addressing public matters. Each submission must include the writer’s full name, signature, address, and daytime phone number. Anonymous letters are not published. A 300 word limit on letters and one letter per writer every 30 days. Column length suggested 700 words or fewer. Include full contact details for verification.
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