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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1996
Page
6
Due Hladky is named President and Publisher while Ken Slaughter becomes Vice President and Treasurer Dale Larson takes the same role and Mark Bowden serves as Managing Editor in the newly announced leadership lineup.
The editorial argues for a constitutional amendment to shield the Fish and Wildlife Protection Fund from raids. It notes users of hunting fishing and trapping licenses support a trust fund and Chickadee Checkoff, with $27 million at stake, and urges strong protection to ensure revenue supports natural resources programs.
The piece recalls the rise of the female voice in political ads with Louise and Harry, noting Louise as the studious foil to Harry. It cites Ellen Goodman Kathleen Hall Jamison and others on how a female voice softened attacks and influenced perceptions. The 1964 Goldwater ad and Clinton reform clashes are referenced as benchmarks.
Letter writers attack Bob Dole’s leadership citing Religious Right influence and tax cut plans while attacking Bill Clinton for expansive government social programs and alleged scandals. They urge informed voting and question national ideals and local loyalties.
Supporters praise Lu Barron as a forward thinking candidate for Linn County supervisor. Letters emphasize her focus on senior services, community collaboration, and quarterly town meetings to improve accessibility.
David C. Cork of Cedar Rapids urges readers to research grass-roots parties or write in a choice rather than abstain or vote for the lesser of two evils. He argues that voting is the only way to express dissatisfaction and influence government.
Celestine Schulte Norway urges voters to end abortion and abandon political factions in favor of a patriotic, moral government. She argues for homeland connections to be set aside and for a unifying creed of love for God and neighbor to guide civic action.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include your name address and daytime phone, but publish only your name and hometown. Send to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or by fax 319 398 5846 or email gazette fyiowa infi net.
The Gazette endorses Dole Lightfoot for federal seats and lays out favored candidates in state Senate and statehouse races led by Richard Drake Neil Harrison Mary Lundby Andy McKean Jack Rife Dan Boddicker Clyde Bradley Barry Brauns Steve Buhr Ron Corbett James Hahn Danny Holmes George Holmes Larry Jepsen Mike Kreger Chuck Larson Roger Mall Mona Martin David Millage Lynn Schulte Rosemary Thomson James Van Fossen Jerry Welter Ed Dolan urges turnout for the 1994 elections in Iowa.
A voter-focused pitch backing James Houser for re election to Linn County Board of Supervisors with emphasis on his common sense approach efficiency and collaboration with private and public sectors. The column notes a vacant seat previously held by Jean Oxley and urges voting on November 5.
Edith Raus of Manchester questions Rep. Jim Nussle claim that he helped reduce the deficit. She notes Clinton faced GOP hurdles and compares to the Reagan Bush era. She urges scrutiny of who truly shares credit and warns against misleading impressions.
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