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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1988
Page
6
Jerry Elsen serves as Editor of Editorial Pages while Dave Morris chairs the Editorial Board and holds the role of Managing Editor. Both are key figures shaping the newspaper's opinion content and editorial direction.
Editorial argues that while a vice president may ascend if the presidency becomes vacant, historical odds are about 18 percent over a full term. It cautions against misusing 50 50 math and urges scrutiny of candidates for the heartbeat away role.
The piece revisits Spiro Agnew’s 1973 resignation amid a federal bribery probe and contrasts it with later vice presidential selections. It notes Agnew’s rise from attorney to Baltimore County official, governor, and VP, and reflects on how the scandal colors current political discourse and party strategies.
Patrick Thomas analyzes the vice presidential showdown between Lloyd Bentsen and Dan Quayle, arguing the so called sidekick effect hurts Dukakis and could shift soft money toward Senate campaigns while boosting Quayle's stature and aiding Bush.
A resident recounts rocks hurled at a car under Marion’s Seventh Street viaduct. He warns others to avoid driving a prized vehicle there after a dented roof and gouges. The Marion Police advise never to drive under the viaduct again, noting prior incidents.
A rhetoric calling on baby boomers to support younger candidates argues for a generational shift to protect Social Security and the nation's future. It stresses boomers as a key voting bloc and questions the value of veteran leadership.
A long running power struggle in Cedar Rapids pits Mayor Don Canney against challenger Bob Jaeger after Floyd Bergen loses to Jaeger. The writer claims Canney uses influence and media to undermine Jaeger while urging stronger police protection and warning Canney may be ousted when the next political move occurs.
Reader letters defend church state balance and a separate prayer in public schools while praising the YWCA Family Festival Oct 1. The festival drew 526 children with activities, performances by Cedar Rapids School of Music, Clowns, and gratitude to 50 volunteers and sponsors including Merchants National Bank, Cargill, Iowa Electric, St. Luke's Hospital, and others.
A former National Guardsman argues that press coverage of Quayle's Guard service misrepresents its dual role. He notes 560 000 volunteers, making up 32 percent of the Army, and cites his World War II and Korean War service to defend Guard integrity.
The speaker urges decisive voting on abortion in a final judgment context. They argue voters should oppose the presidential candidate who supports abortion, labeling abortion as pro-choice, and support the candidate who proclaims a strong anti abortion stance before God and country.
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