Compensation bill eyed for Gulf War illness victims
The Gazette notes a proposed measure to pay Gulf War veterans with fatigue, pain and related symptoms from the 1991 conflict. It would grant monthly benefits from 87 to 1770 dollars based on disability, amid debates on causes including oil fires and possible biological agents. Senator Don Riegle leads Iraq shipments inquiry. Clinton backed the bill last week.
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Jesse Brown
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Sonny’’ Montgomery
D-Miss
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Tom Fruehling
Chris Stewart
Kuwait
U.S. Commerce Department
Commerce Department
Iraq
Don Reigle
D-Mich
Dale Glover
Mobile
Ala
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Clinton temper eruptions debated after Woodward book
The piece notes David Gergen saying Clinton showed few temper eruptions in year two and questions spin. It cites Bob Woodward's The Agenda revealing Gergen’s stunned reactions to Clinton's temper, while White House aides prepare to defend or soften the image.
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David Gergen
CBS
Clinton
Gergen
Bob Woodward
White House
Legislative Branch
Woodward
China rejoining the world as shoppers watch a new city
The article explores urban China in the late 20th century as Deng Xiaoping loosens control and a new middle class emerges. Migrant workers flood cities, consumer culture expands, and global television reveals a changing society. The writer suggests freedom may prevail as China reintegrates with the world.
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Nanjing Street
Fifth Avenue of
American Civil Liberties Union
Soviet Union
Deng
Taiwan
Singapore
Malaysia
U.S
Japan
Europe
Patti Davis Playboy spread fuels family values clash
Mike Littwin critiques Patti Davis for posing nude in Playboy at 41. He questions parental impact and suggests she should grow up or get dressed. He notes the photo spread, charity donation to PETA, and the broader rift with former president Reagan.
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Mike Littwin
Reagan
Nancy
Ron
Kitten
Patti Davis
Playboy
Mount Rushmore
Lincoln
Patti
Davis
Hefners
PETA
People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Dad
Letters to the Gazette urging Bonnie Campbell in November
In November the Gazette urges voters to switch support to Bonnie Campbell to defeat Bumstead. The letter mocks TV actor Gabby Grandy and repeats vote for Campbell in November.
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Campbell
Bonnie Campbell
Gabby Grandy
D Day Coverage Sparks Local News Channel Split
Viewer laments News Channel 2 skipping D-Day ceremonies for Regis and Kathie Lee reruns while Channels 7 and 9 continued coverage. Recollects former anchors Bob Bruner Conrad Johnson and Tait Cummins as the missing era of News Channel 2.
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Regis and
Kathie Lee
Vicki
Channel 2
Bob Bruner
Conrad Johnson
Tait Cummins
News Channel 2
Concerts Elevate Cedar Rapids Sunday Band Performance
The Cedar Rapids Municipal Band performed at Bever Park on Sunday at 4 p.m. The writer praises the band and its conductors, noting free concerts as Cedar Rapids' big treat and inviting others to attend.
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Cedar Rapids
Bever Park
Morgan Jones
Thanking supporters for county supervisor campaign
The letter from Lumir E. Dostal and family thanks volunteers and supporters for encouragement, votes, financial help, and yard signs in the Republican primary for county supervisor. It expresses gratitude for broad generosity and warm support.
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Mark Bowden
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Richard Reeves
Tiananmen Square
Russia
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Baltimore Sun
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Robert C. Davison
Lumir E. Dostal
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