Polls and Politics. The Lie Behind Public Opinion
A satirical take on political polls and media coverage during a presidential race. It argues polls shape discourse, deflect from issues, and can be used to mislead voters, urging readers to resist cooperation with pollsters and to value substantive discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bush
Dukakis
Michael Dukakis
Willie Horton
Mike Royko
Kowalczuk
Nancy Reagan
CIA
Weather Hotline Line Guidance
Local and state forecast numbers are provided for weather updates calling CITYLINE at 363-7000. The note directs readers to use the service for official city weather lines and forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Call Cityline
Mass Unification Church wedding weds 13000 couples in Seoul
In a large mass ceremony near Seoul, over 13 000 brides and grooms were united by Rev Sun Myung Moon. Among 6 516 couples, 4000 Japanese pairs and others from the United States and various nations wed without always sharing a language. Couples receive 40 days celibacy guidance, rings are exchanged, and kissing is avoided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
South Korea
Unification Church
United States
Sun Myung Moon
Korea
Moon
Yonhap
Bernard Quandt
Bad Kreuznach
West Germany
Quandt
Saic Quandt
Church
Yong-in Village
Ruka Nun-ia
Ghana
Kurokawa Akemi
Japan
Ruka
Portuguese panic over War of the Worlds recreation near Braga
A 50th anniversary recreation of Orson Welles War of the Worlds sparked fear in northern Portugal as residents crowded outside Radio Braga. Police faced 150 to 200 demonstrators while others fled in cars and lines formed at gas stations after Martians were said to be landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Portugal
Orson Welles
Braga
Mars
H.G. Wells
United States
New Jersey
Radio Braga
Paulo Sousa
Halloween Skywalk Parade at Cedar Rapids Gallery
Lou Wendel owner of The Creative Hand Gallery in Cedar Rapids hands candy to children on the Skywalk between First and Second avenues during Saturday events. The Halloween Skywalk Parade began at Five Seasons parkade and ended on Banclowa’s fourth floor with movies popcorn and pop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Wendel
Creative Hand Gallery
Cedar Rapids
First
Second Avenues
Five Seasons
Banclowa
Notable Hard Times and Honors Span Music, Film, and War
A collage of brief items: Randy Owen recalls lean boyhood days with peas and okra and gratitude for fans. U2 is honored in Madrid with a city medal and funds from their premiere go to Amnesty International. Bubba Smith argues acting is tougher than football. A Battle of Britain memorial statue for Lord Dowding is unveiled in London with praise from officials and veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy Owen
Alabama
Owen
Madrid
Spain
Juan Barranco
Gran Via
Amnesty International
Bono
Charles “Bubba” Smith
Smith
Battle of Britain
St. Clement Danes
Elizabeth
Lord Dowding
Dowding
Christopher Foxley-Norris
Battle of
Battle of Britain Fighter Association
Royal Air Force
London
Strand
Foxley-Norris
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Donald Kaul
Edein Chiropractic
First Avenue N.W
Roger P. Edkin
D.C
Police Academy
Gazette
Third Avenue SE
Iowa
Rapids
Meg
U.S
Associated Press
Cedar Rapids Gazette, Inc
P.O
Cedar
Shari K. Patton
Shari Patton
National Board For Hypnotic Anaesthesiology
National Society of Hypnotherapists
Patter
Days Inn City Center
1St Ave. S.E
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