07 Nov 1988
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1988
Page
1
The columnist argues Israel election outcomes favor the U S approach amid mixed flaws in a two party system. The piece contrasts political dynamics and assesses implications for American voters and parties.
A humorous quip defines a miser as someone content to let the rest of the world go buy. The line playful notes the thrift mindset with a wink.
Iowa activists recount a three year span of dramatic caucus campaigning with moments of lunacy. George Bush, Dukakis and Biden are noted in varied events as reporters follow campaign antics across towns including Pella Ida Grove Massena and Greenfield.
The article notes George Bush and Michael Dukakis claiming momentum in a close race. Bush says the tide is moving in our direction while Dukakis vows to upset expectations. Both parties aired massive 30 minute TV ads on election eve to influence undecided voters.
Three of eight Iowa highway deaths this weekend were weather related despite light snow. A What Cheer man, a Keokuk County resident, and a Sac County man died in separate crashes as frigid air and slick roads persisted. The report notes snow amounts as low as .01 inches in Cedar Rapids and .03 inches in Dubuque, with temperatures in the 20s and 30s.
Gazette staff writer notes both Linn County Democrats and Republicans mobilize turnout for Election Day. Parties, unions, and volunteers offer rides and phone calls to remind and assist voters, with observers saying close races can swing 3 to 4 percent.
One ticket matched all six numbers in the weekend Illinois Lotto drawing and will net at least 38 million dollars in annual payments over 20 years. The draw spiked sales to 26.7 million, with record processing and widespread ticket purchases across the state.
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