Nile Kinnick tribute on ESPN Classic noted by Cedar Rapids reader
Sports columnist recalls taping a Nile Kinnick tribute for ESPN Classic and watching NBCs George Nissen segment. He praises Kinnick stadium naming, honors retiring Cedar Rapids broadcasters, credits colleagues, and shares reader corrections and Bulwer Lytton contest quips.
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Record Spending Tops $2 Billion Before Labor Day
The Associated Press estimates show candidates, parties, and PACs spent more than $2.1 billion on federal elections before Labor Day, signaling record money in the 2000 campaign. Analysts cite court decisions and weak limits as drivers.
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Debates Set to Test Gore Detail and Bush Charisma
Washington AP preview notes that three presidential debates offer Gore's policy detail and Bush's engaging persona. Analysts say Gore's strength is experience and policy precision, but his sanctimonious attack mode and plodding rhetoric risk turning voters away.
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Bush Gore Debate Set With TV Coverage Across Networks
Texas Governor George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore face off Tuesday at 3 p.m. Iowa time with live coverage on ABC CBS Iowa Public Television C-SPAN Fox News and CNN. Additional debates are planned for October 11 and 17, with Cheney Lieberman debate slated for Thursday at 8 p.m. Bush's amiable style contrasts Gore's depth concerns and past rambling remarks fuel credibility debates.
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Nader and Buchanan rail at Bush Gore debate exclusion
Ralph Nader and Pat Buchanan staged a self described debate in Washington and denounced being barred from the Bush Gore presidential showdown. Nader planned to appear in Boston for the main event and joked about crawling onto the stage.
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Washington
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Correction Notice on Iowa County Fatal Accident Headline
The Gazette corrects an error in Sunday's edition regarding the death of Shannon Ankel in an Iowa County accident. The previously published gender was incorrect and will be amended in a correction or clarification published in response to readers' complaints.
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Gazette promotes future via soybean ink and recycled newsprint
The Gazette pledges commitment to the future by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle by dropping newspapers at City Carton in Cedar Rapids or using nearby recycling sites. Subscription and contact details are provided with multiple phone numbers.
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Guest speaker bookings urged by The Gazette editor
The Gazette invites clubs and organizations to contact managing editor Mark Bowden at 398-5869 to arrange a guest speaker. The notice emphasizes direct outreach for speaking engagements and provides the contact number for arrangements.
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