Editorial: Voters Face a Deregulated Campaign in 1992
The piece notes post Super Tuesday momentum favors George Bush as the Republican nominee and questions the dull, dignity-free nature of Campaign 92. It urges citizens to examine candidates, participate, and avoid complacency amid voter disillusionment and cynicism.
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Pat Buchanan
George Bush
Paul Tsongas
Massachusetts
Tsongas
Michael Dukakis
NBC Shifts To Younger Viewers Dropping Classic Series
NBC plans to tailor entertainment to viewers under 50 by canceling In the Heat of the Night and Matlock. Despite aging stars Carroll O Connor and Andy Griffith, critics note strong writing and acting keep Murder She Wrote and Northern Exposure enduring. The piece laments age bias in TV ratings.
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NBC Television
Matlock
Carroll O’connor
Andy Griffith
NBC
CBS
Murder
Angela Lansbury
Tom Bosley
William Windom
Kathryn Grayson
Chuck Connors
Barry Corbin
John Cullum
Bush Clinton showdown looms after Super Tuesday
On the eve of Super Tuesday the piece argues Bush vs Clinton is inevitable barring a major upset with Clinton leading in delegates. It notes Kerrey and Harkin exit, Tsongas Brown and Buchanan remain, and emphasizes momentum, money, and media as decisive factors shaping the race.
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George Bush
Bill Clinton
California
Clinton
Bob Kerrey
Tom Harkin
Kerrey
Vietnam
United States
Nebraska
Jerry Brown
Brown
Bill
Volunteers open doors to learning for children
In Cedar Rapids the Rock and Read program pairs kindergartners and first graders with senior volunteers to read weekly. With 100 plus trained volunteers across 22 elementary schools, children gain confidence while volunteers find purpose in mentoring and sharing the love of learning.
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Cedar Rapids
Rock and Read
Outraged plea for cat leash law reform
Colette L. Molumby urges adoption of a cat leash law after a neighbor's cat trespassed, damaged property, and endangered local children. She argues responsible ownership includes keeping cats tethered, licensed, and immunized to prevent harm and protect families.
Rights Invasion Critics Push Back on Gun Owners Names Rule
Dennis L. Smith’s March 2 guest column argues that publishing handgun buyer names harasses lawful purchasers. He questions extending this to hunting license buyers or abortion patients, probing constitutional privacy limits and the motives behind publicizing personal data.
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Dennis L. Smith
Department of Fish and Game
Longer school day and year seems likely
Walter M Block argues for extending the formal learning period beyond 180 days a year. He cites national competition and cites support from Johnson Elementary Principal Dena Chambliss as he urges parents and schools to rethink summer vacation and after school idle time.
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Gazette
Kurt Rogahn
America
Righting English Language Pitfalls in Student Writing
The English Journal survey of about 200 college educators finds the top missteps include using like as a conjunction instead of us, discovering a historical document as correct, and faulty pronoun and preposition use. Rule deviations with shall with they decline. many readers prefer historical versus an historical. corrections emphasize proper usage with waiting for and the pronoun me versus myself.
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Luanne Huffman
Linn-Mar
Luanne
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