Chickens Coming Home to Roost After Clinton Victory
Editorial notes that after Bill Clinton's election, major groups like AFGE, Natural Gas Supply Association, and NEA expressed readiness to work with a Clinton White House. It questions whether Clinton will fulfill diverse promises on health care, education, and family issues, given Bush’s 1988 support was not universal.
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Arkansas
Bill Clinton
Clinton
George Bush
Ross Perot
American Federation of Government Employees
AFGE
Afl-Cio
America
United States
District of Columbia
Clinton White
Union
NEA
Service volunteer C C Birr dies at 91 in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids C C Birr, longtime local volunteer linked with Boy Scouts Salvation Army St. Luke's Hospital United Way Council on Aging Red Cross Westminster Presbyterian and other groups, died at age 91. He is remembered as a minister for service and civic renter.
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Cedar Rapids
Salvation Army
C.C
St. Luke’s Hospital
United Way
Council On Aging
Red Cross
C.C. Birr
Westminster Presbyterian
Linn-Mar Marion merger plan outlines new district Indian Creek
The Linn-Mar and Marion Independent boards present a merger plan creating Indian Creek Community School District if voters approve on Nov 24. Projections show enrollment near 5,200 in 1993 94 rising to about 5,900 by 1997 98 with facility upgrades, possible bond issues, and tax impacts.
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Linn-Mar
Marion
Indian Creek Community
Washington
Mentzer
Indian Creek
Novak
Linn- Mar
Mechanics of merger plan described for Linn-Mar and Marion districts
A fact sheet outlines merger steps for Linn-Mar and Marion Independent districts. It details board composition after merger, interim governance, terms expirations from 1994 to 1996, at large elections, asset and debt distribution, and potential arbitration. Tax impacts show Linn-Mar up 38 cents and Marion down 1.09 per $1000, with current debt shared.
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Linn-Mar
The
Gazette
Marion
Marion Independent Board
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Guy Ghan
Iowa Department of Education
Des Moines
Marion Independent
Iowa ER A defeat fuels exile from home
Tammy Jo Eckhart, Drake University 1992 graduate and Columbia University student, laments Iowa’s loss of the Equal Rights Amendment. She vows not to return with her family, feeling hurt and anger at the state’s decision and urging change or departure for those she loves.
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Iowa
Tammy Jo Eckhart
Drake University
Columbia University
New York, N.Y
Hawkeye Downs urged to boost regional appeal and investment
Duffy Schamberger of the Cedar Rapids Area CVB cites Pat Newell on Hawkeye Downs as key to attracting large events and reviving Eastern Iowa commerce. He urges immediate capital improvements to turn the facility into a premiere regional multi use complex and reverse lost business.
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Pat Newell
Street Rods
Hawkeye Downs
Mid-America
Newell
Linn County
Perot’s Texas Return Sparks Mixed Reactions
John Curtis of 345 15th Ave SW criticizes Ross Perot’s 1990s presidential run. He cites perceived excess talk, lack of a concrete plan, controversial running mate James Stockdale, and Paranoid tendencies. Curtis argues Perot’s impact included voter engagement but not viable leadership.
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Ross Perot
Texas
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Mr. Perot
Mr. Stockdale
Ross
FBI
CIA
John Curtis
15Th Ave
Sunday Gazette front section praised as keeper
Reader commends the Sunday Gazette for its exceptional front section dated Nov 8, praising its analysis of Clinton’s likely moves, a concise Clinton biography, Bush's future ideas, and Carter's post presidency. The letter calls the issue a saver for future reference.
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Clinton
Bush
Carter
Emmet J. Neenan
Kilimanjaro
Cedar Rapids City Buses Earn Kind Thanks From Rider
A Cedar Rapids resident praises the city bus department and drivers for providing essential transit. Sue Gaulke, who cannot drive due to poor vision, notes many rely on buses for affordability and independence, estimating daily walks would reach nearly 40 miles without service.
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Cedar Rapids
City Bus Department
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Cedar Rapids Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
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