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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1996

Page

9

Thanksgiving satire lampoons stuffing dangers and history

A humorous piece mocks the USDA warning against stuffing turkeys and parodies holiday traditions. It includes a spoof director quote and a staged script featuring Pilgrims and Squanto, ending with a jab about stuffing as a joke.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Department Associated Press Agriculture Department Meat and Poultry Hot Line Bessie Berry

Tupac rumor sparks ride along lesson on critical thinking

A narrator recounts teens debating Tupac Shakur’s survival and media coverups during a car ride. She uses the moment to teach them to process information, critically evaluate sources, and resist spreading rumors, stressing independent thinking over sensational claims.

Tupac Shakur Tupac Death Row Records

Lighter Side of Campaign 1996 Delights and Disappointments

The Dallas Morning News reviews humorous moments from the 1996 campaign. Bob Dole's deadpan quips contrast with Ross Perot's sharp lines and Andrea Mitchell’s quip about Clinton. The piece notes voter dissatisfaction with choices, media reception, and notable gaffes and stunts from both parties.

Dallas Morning News Bob Dole Darth Vader Dole Barbara Walters Colin Powell New York Times Kansan Jack Kemp Cole National Guard Association Republican Elizabeth Kansas Perot Ross Perot Jay Leno Dallas Clinton FBI Colorado Green Natural Law Socialist Socialist Workers Workers World Prohibition NBC News Andrea Mitchell Bill Clinton West Virginia Chicago Roger Stone Nydia Bill Maher Reform Riposte Russ Verney Verney National Enquirer Oprah Winfrey Democratic Party al Gore Bo Derek Pat Paulsen Wayne Allard Senate Hillary Rodham Clinton

Washington promises and GOP oversight in the new Congress

Washington politicians pledge help to farmers while Republicans discuss new oversight subcommittees over government agencies. Grassley Leach and Burton push probes into Whitewater FBI files and Clinton administration actions, claiming nonpartisan intent despite election scrutiny.

Washington Whitewater Clinton Key West Alphonse D'Amato R-N.y Senate GOP Charles Grassley Judiciary Defense Department Grassley Congress Jim Leach Iowa House Banking Committee Leach D’amato Cedar Rapids Bob Rush Republican Committee White House FBI

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