Veishea at ISU faces future after violence shock
Gazette editors condemn Veishen disruptions at Iowa State University as a few rowdies sparked violence during the 70 year festival. President Martin Jischke forms a task force to consider fundamental changes and whether to continue the annual observance, urging lawfulness while preserving the tradition.
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Veishen
Iowa State University
ISU
Martin Jischke
Rodney King
California
Weishea
Jischke
Veishea
Welk dies remembered in Iowa as audience recalls TV era
Residents reflect on Lawrence Welk, the Champagne Music maestro, who died at 86 after retiring three years earlier. The Strasburg North Carolina native popularized a familiar showman persona with radio charm and TV presence since 1951. His legacy endures in reruns and a steadfast, classic style. Separately, climbers record a mid May Everest ascent with 30 reaching the summit across five expeditions, hinting at future traffic control needs at the top.
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Law- WY Welk
Welk
Iowa
Lawrence Welk
Strasburg
N.C
Mount
Everest
Nation needs leadership not amendment
Washington column argues a balanced budget amendment is a wrong fix for the fiscal crisis. It cites Gov Weicker and lawmakers like Frenzel Stenholm and Panetta, who warn of court clashes rigid policy and delayed effect. The piece urges leadership to reduce deficits now rather than lock in a future rule.
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David Broder
Washington
Connecticut
Lowell Weicker
Congress
Bill Frenzel
Minnesota
House
House Budget Committee
Stenholm
Bush
Farmland loss and zoning call for statewide plan
A Cedar Rapids attorney argues Iowa and the United States face rapid farmland conversion. Between 1975 and 1988 Iowa lost about 600000 acres to non agricultural use while urban land grows near city edges. A statewide comprehensive agricultural zoning plan is urged to preserve soil for future generations.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
United States
U.S
Iowa
Iowa General Assembly
Cancer Update column praised for awareness and action
John Wollner M D praises The Gazette for the Cancer Update series aiding early detection and prevention. He notes public inquiries and urges informed lifestyle changes to reduce risk while thanking staff for supporting the educational effort. A separate letter commends Cedar Rapids hosts for a 1992 Bible Quiz Tournament.
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Gazette
Cancer Update
American Cancer Society
John Wollner
Linn County
10Th St. S
Youth Evangelism Association
Alan Zazza
Sheraton Inn
Cedar Rapids
Sheraton
Jack Hager
Family Life Bible Quiz
New York
N.Y
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Texas
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Iowa Law Review
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