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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1996
Page
7
Readers attack Senator Tom Harkin over federal labor laws and taxes while criticizing Catholic voters and clergy for endorsing pro abortion candidates. Letters call for Iowa to preserve right to work and warn against Clinton era policies.
Mount Vernon voters heard LWV candidates last week with sheriff and supervisor races overshadowed by the House District 50 contest. Lynn Schulte, a Mount Vernon small businessman endorsed by the Farm Bureau, won clearly and touted tax cuts and school funding while promising ongoing reforms. Rick Corkin criticized taxes and limited experience in farming and business.
A reader-backed endorsement highlights Ro Foege as a pro education candidate for Iowa House District 50. The message praises smaller classes better discipline and local school funding while criticizing opponent on funding and local control. It calls for votes on November 5 and emphasizes property tax relief and elder care programs.
Letters allege Rep Jim Leach used his Banking Committee chair to smear the Clintons over Whitewater in Arkansas. Critics say RTC failures and S and L asset sales show broader graft, while supporters tout his integrity and education stance.
E Duane Eldred of Urbana argues that liberal describes Democrats without becoming a swear word. He cites Webster definitions including favoring progress liberty tolerance and generosity and notes liberal can refer to a political party and to broad notions of freedom.
The Gazette informs readers it does not vouch for letter accuracy or judge opinions. It notes contradictions or corrections by readers may be published in equal fashion, keeping open opportunity for letters and responses.
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