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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1988
Page
8
Jerry Elsen serves as Editor of Editorial Pages while Editorial Board Chair Dave Morris is Managing Editor. Both hold senior roles guiding opinion content and newsroom operations.
The editorial endorses Bush for president, contrasting Bush and Dukakis on college funding, taxes, and private enterprise. It favors Bush’s savings incentives and no new taxes, cites Star Wars and contra aid as favorable diplomatic tools, and endorses Bush’s judicial restraint while noting Quayle as a drawback.
The piece urges parents to check children’s trick or treat loot and limit kids to familiar areas on beggars night. It warns that a single predator could cause tragedy and stresses there is never justification for harming a child.
A Washington Post analysis notes Dukakis faced a tough crowd in DuPage County as Democrats blame campaign missteps and Bush ads. It argues the party must reexamine its approach after Reagan era shifts, seeking new leadership and authentic appeal to unaffiliated voters.
Mrs. Joseph E. Baker of 30 S Governor St Iowa City asks whether the Bush Quayle ticket signals a return to 16th century standards, citing Machiavelli and arguing for less cunning and more honor in U.S. politics.
World War II veteran urges celebration of Armistice Day November 11 with free dances and club events. Lisbon Legion hosts a free dance and many military clubs plan observances inviting civilian support and patronage to aid their veteran programs. Joseph C. Cihla, 1706 11th Ave SW.
Patricia A. Laubengayer argues yard signs and newspaper photos influence voters. She cautions on the power of image driven coverage to imprint candidate names, urging informed public service through interviews and position statements before elections.
Fr. Elias Nasr thanks Cedar Rapids supporters after 60 years hosting the Lebanese Annual Dinner at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church 1202 10th St SE noting continued gratitude and looking toward next year.
Cal and Dorothy Hershner of 2533 Falbrook Dr NE endorse Joyce Nielsen for the Iowa House. They commend her 20 years of Linn County service, honesty, integrity, and willingness to listen with an open mind.
The Gazette asks readers to submit letters about candidates or issues by the deadline to qualify for the November 8 elections. Shorter letters have a better chance of publication.
Sue Kegel of MELD Parenting Programs endorses Gary Shea for the Iowa House District seat. Shea serves on MELD’s board and is praised for his dedication to children and family welfare through proactive social action.
John Garringer argues against drug legalization, warning it would legitimize experimentation and inflate addiction. He urges locked laws, stronger policing, expanded treatment, and education funded by existing taxes, noting legal drugs cause far more deaths and lobbying power last.
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