Summers aids Cedar Rapids police in theft case
Olin resident Mike Summers acted as a citizen sleuth for Chemlawn and Cedar Rapids Police after reporting aluminum tank thefts. He monitored a scrap yard, alerted authorities, and avoided direct confrontation, helping police identify a 17 year old suspect while two adults were released for lack of knowledge of the theft.
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Olin
Mike Summers
Chemlawn
Cedar Rapids
Summers
Bruce Kern
Kern
Destiny Wright
Jays Clinch World Series as Braves Fall 4 3 in Atlanta
A World Series clincher at Atlanta ends a dramatic seven game set with the Toronto Blue Jays winning 4 3. The piece notes the shift in sports broadcast culture from radio and quiet commentary to television overload and laments the reduced national focus on baseball. Excerpt ends with a nod to Red Barber’s era.
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Jays
Atlanta
U.S
Canada
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Giants
Giants
Bobby Thomson
Dodgers
Francisco Cabrera
Braves
Pittsburgh
Cabrera
Red Barber
Redlegs
Yankees
Barber
Toronto
Blue Jays
Notions on ERA Vote Support for Equality Principle
A guest column argues opposing the Iowa ERA contradicts support for equality. It suggests adding a first sentence that affirmatively states equality and questions the effect of the proposed second sentence banning denial of rights on gender grounds. The author urges voting yes to uphold equal rights in principle and practice.
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Iowa
Todd
Illinois
Kay Chapman emerges as candidate in District 52 race
In a voter letter, Marie Blatt endorses Kay Chapman for House District 52, highlighting her role on a public finance task force, negotiations with the governor’s office, and focus on education and jobs. The writer cites Chapman’s fiscal responsibility, willingness to work across parties, and personal background as a mother and grandmother.
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Kay Chapman
Kay
Fisher Committee
Branstad
Democratic
Des Moines
Iowa
Guards to Start War on Drugs
A business owner in a security firm declares a war on illegal drug activities observed at accounts and on patrols and off duty. He vows a strict stance on minor alcohol possession and consumption and urges other agencies and parents to join the effort to protect youths.
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American Investigations and Security Agency
David M. Butler
First Ave
Suite 9
Grassley and Lloyd-Jones in Iowa Senate race clash
Voters are urged to assess the candidates as the U S Senate race tightens. The letter cites Jean Lloyd-Jones missing 691 votes as state senator and lauds Len Grassley for a long record of near perfect votes while visiting all 99 Iowa counties annually.
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Jean Lloyd-Jones
Len Grassley
Washington
Iowa
Jean Lloyd- Jones
Grassley
U.S. Senate
Perot earns praise for pro manufacturing stance in election debate
A reader endorses Ross Perot for president citing his clear plan to rebuild American industry and employ U.S. workers. The writer criticizes Clinton and Bush, questions Clinton’s ROTC history, and urges blue-collar voters to back Perot for a decisive mandate.
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Ross Perot
America
Deadline for Letters to The Gazette on Election Subject
To be considered for the November 3 election coverage, letters must reach The Gazette's editorial department by noon Wednesday October 28. Shorter letters have a better chance of appearing.
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