Roosevelt Center tests citizen input in 1990 caucus era program
The Roosevelt Center for American Policy Studies discusses its U S 88 project and the Presidential Agenda Project aimed at engaging Iowans in national policy making. Cedar Rapids hosts a day long forum at Coe College on October 22 with 13 communities involved.
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MBHE
Roosevelt Center For American Policy Studies
Public Policy Institute
Roosevelt Center
Iowa Caucuses
U.S
George Bush
Michael Dukakis
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Lu Barron
Tax restraint urged over tax increases for federal deficit
National Farm Bureau president OWAN DEAN KLECKNER warned the National Economic Commission may bias toward tax hikes to cover the budget deficit. He argued spending restraint is the proper path and urged input from outside Washington to avoid a hidden tax agenda.
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National Economic Commission
101St
Congress
Owan Dean Kleckner
National Farm Bureau
National Association of Business Economists
Commission
Washington
Kleckner
Washington, D.C
Teamsters Push Handicapped Housing With Federal Loan
The Teamsters sponsor a 921000 federal loan to build a 22 unit handicapped housing complex in Cedar Rapids Waterloo or Marshalltown with federal subsidies for qualifying residents. Twelve apartments will be large enough for families and the program mirrors 18 similar projects in other states. Commendations are given to Teamsters Local 238 and to Sen Charles Grassley for helping obtain the loan.
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Bob Schorg
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Teamsters
Charles Grassley
Last Temptation: A Viewer Dismisses Film as Terrible
A Washington reader calls The Last Temptation of Christ the worst movie ever, extended to 224 minutes for the first hour and a longer second hour, blaming the controversy stirred by Falwell for the ticket purchase. He dismisses critics and questions the crucifixion sequence and onlookers as pointless.
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Washington
Christ
Clara Bow
Fenway Park
Jerry Falwell
Martin Scorsese
Willem Dafoe
Richard Corliss
Last Temptation of Christ critique with stage directions
Kilpatrick commentary reviews The Last Temptation of Christ directed by Scorsese. The piece mocks cue signals and audience reactions, notes on performance by Willem Dafoe as Christ, and lampoons dream sequences and provocations that earned an R rating.
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Keystone
Dafoe
Christ
Lego School
Cana
Jesus
Scorsese
Rotarians
Kirkwood levy victory praised by board chair
Wayne Newton, chair of the Kirkwood Board of Directors, thanks voters in a seven county district for overwhelmingly approving the Kirkwood tax levy. He lauds continued high quality education and lifelong learning, urging ongoing support for Kirkwood Community College.
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Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood
Kirkwood Board of
Wayne Newton
Kirkwood Board of Directors
Kirkwood Blvd
Eastern Iowa raises funds for Muscular Dystrophy drive
Generous residents of Eastern Iowa contributed 250 316 dollars to the 1988 Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon with another 10 374 raised in the festival area. The money benefits over 500 patients locally and supports MDA research on dystrophin and ALS centers. DeAnn Shields signs as Eastern Iowa Chapter president.
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Iowa
Flawed sales tax rules draw reader ire and opinions
A letter from Robert D. Smith of Swisher critiques sales tax quirks such as deli versus bakery labeling, fruit juice tax rules, and electricity taxation. He urges repeal, cites broader political frustration, and questions Reagan era leadership and Bush Quayle viability.
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Mount Pleasant
Robert D. Smith
Swish
Praise for Jack's Marion Staff After Polite Return
Customer reports buying a tool set at Jack's in Marion that lacked a piece. A second piece broke before return. Staff handled the exchange politely and satisfactorily, earning the customer’s commendation for integrity and courtesy.
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Jack
Marion
Third bike theft reported in September
In the evening of Sept 8 a black GT DYNO freestyle bicycle was stolen from a front yard. Serial number KS87222690. Caller requests anyone with information call 363-8473.
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