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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1994
Page
7
William C. Stosine of Iowa City writes about the pain of homophobia and the need to see gays as diverse, confronting stereotypes and urging acceptance. He reflects on coming out, family reactions, and the harm caused by prejudice to individuals and communities.
Alan Light argues Rush Limbaugh overstates his reach. Nielsen shows Roseanne and other syndicated shows dwarf his audience. He estimates 3 million book sales and 475000 monthly magazine buyers, while TV, Enquirer, and other media exceed his figures. He sees a vocal core, not a majority, of Americans influenced.
A Cedar Rapids reader endorses Governor Branstad in the Iowa governor primary, praising his education and youth crime plans. Rosanne Freeburg launches a “Gov Branstad’s Grandmas” coalition to gather supporters and petitions, urging grandmothers to join with membership cards and circulating petitions through a Cedar Rapids address.
Peter S. Hoy, a longtime Cedar Rapids Streets Department employee, defends his colleagues. He urges the public not to judge street workers by the actions of their superiors. He highlights dedication during snow plowing and flood response and asks for fair treatment.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown will be published. Provide address Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email Gazette Net on Flowa 368 8800 CompuServe 75144.1041 Internet 75144 1041 compuserve.com
Letter from Michael Cuddehe urges voters to elect Veronica Butler of the Natural Law Party as governor, criticizing negative campaigning and urging a shift toward issue driven politics in Iowa’s gubernatorial race.
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