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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1997
Page
9
A speaker at a 1997 graduation delivers a satirical address mixing jokes about life after school with quips on area codes phones and packaging. He parodies Steve Miller references and riffs on trends, science, and consumer habits, ending with a playful jab at nitrogen and pop culture.
The piece argues Bill Clinton longs for the rush of campaigns rather than governing, noting his past appetite for running and risk, and predicting the 22nd amendment will bar another run. It contrasts his thrill-seeking drive with the duties of presidency and the demanding cycle of fundraising and public attention.
A personal reflection honors Barbara Elizabeth Thomas, who died at 84 on April 24. The author recalls her as a Lady who sustained home life during WWII, taught love and duty, supported a mentally retarded brother, and influenced values over decades.
Senator Specter held a hearing on cancer research funding inviting Arnold Palmer and Sam Donaldson to draw media attention. Donaldson urged doubling NCI funding while Palmer highlighted progress in detection and treatment, with Harkin-Specter proposing a health care trust fund.
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