GOP Uses Good Neighbor Initiative to Court Diversity at Convention
The 1992 Philadelphia convention spotlight shifts as Republicans promote the Good Neighbor Initiative backed by $500,000 to aid poor women and families. Sen. Santorum and Susan Molanari praise outreach to overlooked communities while Pat Buchanan’s controversial rhetoric contrasts with GOP aims.
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Texas
Buchanan
Reform Party
Philadelphia
Rick Santorum
R-Pa
U.S
Susan Molanari
Los Angeles Times
Jim Leach
Lown
Pat Buchanan
Leach
Republican Mainstream Committee
the Gazette
GOP
Amana Siphon Water Plan Questioned by Decorah Reader
A letter writer questions the Amana Society plan to siphon river water for Lily Lake noting no siphon reference in the report and suggests gravity moved the water. Other readers mock pregnancy claims tied to a female coach and her husband’s age, while a Marion resident asks about potential birth rates.
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Amana
Amana Society
Lily Lake
David T. Nelson
Decorah
David
William D. Severn
Bill
Cedar Rapids
Mary Lou Pazour
Marion
Scalia Defends Originalism Against Living Constitution View
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia argues the Constitution is not a living document but an enduring text. At the Eldon B. Mahon Lecture in Fort Worth, he insists the meaning of the Bill of Rights does not change and that amendment history shows careful, limited change.
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Supreme Court
Antonin Scalia
Scalia
Fort Worth
Eldon B. Mahon
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law
Senate
China
United States
Eastern Iowa Census Praises Residents For High Response Rate
The article lauds Eastern Iowa residents for the 74.4 percent initial Census 2000 response rate and public cooperation with enumerators. It notes a third phase re interview by phone to verify data accuracy and reduce costs, affirming local pride in civic duties.
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U.S. House of Representatives
Census Bureau
Mixed messages from Cedar Rapids animal rights zealots
A Cedar Rapids writer argues over deer and geese control methods. He notes birth control for deer and controversial geese tactics such as habitat removal grape spray and relocation. He claims conflicting zealot views raise concerns of animal abuse.
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Cedar Rapids
Gazette front page mix misfires over Rhodes joke
The Gazette ran a front page story about a former Iowa City resident in November and placed Ann Rhodes' controversial remark in a lower section. The paper notes missing days means missing much, while readers see a clash between front page and back of the paper.
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Iowa City
Ann Rhodes
Rhodes
The
Gazette
Fisher for Fayette County Sheriff
Voters endorse Marty Fisher Republican candidate for Fayette County sheriff. Support cites his law enforcement background and steady demeanor as best for tackling the county drug problem and protecting families and children.
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Marty Fisher
Fayette County
Marty
John Nieland Seeks Linn County Supervisor Seat
The nominee emphasizes hard work and dedication while pledging strong county leadership. He vows to hold taxes steady, spur economic development and job growth, and cut government waste. Voters are urged to support John Nieland on June 6.
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John Nieland
Linn County
John
Gazette invites letters from readers this week
The Gazette requests letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone number, but publish only your name and hometown. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or via FAX or email as listed.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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