Notable newsroom leadership named in internal memo
Dale Larson named Vice President and General Manager Jerry Elsen appointed Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Mark Bowden serves as Managing Editor in a staff memo outlining leadership roles.
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GATT expansion faces Senate test amid fierce debate
Editorial argues the Uruguay round open markets essential for the U S economy while opponents led by isolationists and critics warn of sovereignty loss through a WTO setup. Supporters say leave option exists and budget-waiver hurdle remains. Scant risk reasoning on $11 billion start-up cost and long term gains.
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Time for extra caution on Iowa roads in winter weather
Iowa's fall weather text opens with reminders to drive carefully on ice and snow. Drivers should clear all windows before travel and avoid abrupt lane changes. Do not rely on road crews or other motorists to prevent crashes. Glare ice at intersections is common. Bus travel is safer and economical.
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Letters on GATT and trade issues stir reader debate
A Cedar Rapids Gazette letter writer condemns the GATT treaty as undemocratic and harmful to workers and farmers, urging ratification as a treaty with two thirds Senate approval. The piece warns of deficits, WTO power, and foreign regulation, urging scrutiny of multinational interests.
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GOP strategists risk gains by ignoring women's agenda
Paige Gold argues that the Republican focus on male voters and religious-right issues risks alienating women voters who increasingly align with Democrats or independents. The piece highlights a rising female swing vote, cites Carol Schwartz and other female Republicans, and warns that ignoring women could cost the party the presidency in 1996.
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Hill Rats Lose Power as GOP Sets Litmus Test for Staff
The article describes a new Republican majority in Congress using a 152 item questionnaire to screen staff recruits for ideological alignment. It argues the test, likened to litmus paper, aims to hire aides who share the party’s values and accelerate its agenda, potentially sidelining Democrats and shaping policy.
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Questions About Antiques Language and Grammar Debated
A columnist examines usage with readers Joyce Seip and Robert Barber Jr. They weigh whether antique should be used as an adjective and whether issue agrees with its predicate noun. Barber asks about possessive forms. guidance favors James’s for single ownership and notes personal style varies.
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