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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1992
Page
2
Local column notes lighthearted view on simulated combat games in Fayette County Iowa praising harmless play and community camaraderie. Mentions residents, schools, and nearby parks hosting pretend battles with themed costumes and referee oversight. Encourages safe, inclusive participation and family-friendly events.
In Lisbon the United States and four former Soviet republics formalized a START protocol to implement arms reductions. Baker hailed the move as lowering nuclear war risk as hearings on ratification approach. Ukraine Kazakhstan and Belarus commit to removing all long range weapons within seven years, while all three already moved short range weapons to Russia for dismantling. Kozyrev called it a major step and noted possible delays by Russia over NPT ratification.
A witty line notes there are many fish in the sea yet warns they may be dangerous piranhas. The remark plays on caution in dating and relationships with a sharp, humorous twist.
A Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School senior expresses political ambition in the Monday Gazette Youth Plus column, saying he wants to be a politician despite disappointment with current leaders and actions.
Gov. Terry Branstad vetoed a 1 cent sales tax increase, complicating budgeting reforms and prompting calls for a second special session. Rep. Mary Lundby and Sen. Larry Murphy fault both parties for partisan gridlock while noting no easy path to cross a gulf in public policy.
Ross Perot, then a 25-year-old Navy lieutenant, asked for discharge in 1955 citing "drunken tales of moral emptiness" and promiscuity among married men aboard his ship. Navy denied the request, deeming no hardship, while a commander said Perot was too immature for leadership at sea.
Elizabeth Raisch recalls an 18 month struggle to diagnose and treat Lyme disease, highlighting a Catch-22 where doctors overlook Lyme in Iowa due to historically low cases. She argues actual incidence may be higher and early symptoms mimic other illnesses, delaying treatment and worsening outcomes.
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