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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1992
Page
6
The Gazette laments a failed Iowa special session as lawmakers adjourn without resolution. Gov Branstad vetoed a sales tax hike while spending promises exceed revenue, undermining public confidence and hindering growth. Describes mutual partisan hostility and calls for serious budget reform. Bio notes two days after grudgingly returning.
Critics debate Vice President Quayle's remark about Murphy Brown and single motherhood while noting TV's long fascination with babies. The uproar frames a broader discussion of values, politics, and media coverage versus real life.
TV becomes the key battleground for the Bush Quayle 92 bid as they attack shows like Married With Children and Roseanne to shape a national debate. The plan uses surrogate reality, not policy, aiming to present change through media reform and family values.
An Iowa incident in Davenport where Hano Bailey alleges police brutality after a downtown arrest is cited to rally support for the Anti Racist Mobilization. The piece calls for action, invites participation, and links local racism to national protests.
Angry taxpayers accuse the Linn County Board of Supervisors of pork barrelling and bypassing public input while approving a raise of 1312.38 dollars for members and expanding budgets beyond 7.5 percent in numerous areas. Voters urged on June 2 to elect new leadership responsive to residents.
A Brucemore volunteer group shares four years of hands on gardening experience. They run 5000 flower plantings with guidance from Don Novy and Maxine Schultz and invite extra volunteers. Gardens open 9 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday. contact 362 7375. Also listed is Mary Ann Kucera in Cedar Rapids.
A reader highlights common slips in English usage found in print. Examples include misused modifiers and apostrophes, incorrect pronoun forms with gerunds, and repeated duff words such as prostrate versus prostate.
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