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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1992
Page
4
Column by Jeff Greenfield argues voters should ask about intimate, personal criteria for a president. He proposes questions on trust, demeanor, crisis handling, reliability, humor, mortality, and reflectiveness to guide selecting a wiser leader beyond policy basics.
Marion board rejects merger proposal citing lack of director districts and assumed indebtedness. Linn-Mar seeks equalized sizes or a single high school amid space crunch and failed bonds. Grant Wood AEA board urged district representation to protect Marion neighborhoods. Merger seen as best for children but boards hinder it.
The Linn Community Food Bank celebrated its 20th anniversary this week led by founder Phyllis Holden and a 24 member volunteer steering committee at First Presbyterian Church. It feeds about 76 000 hungry people over its 20 year history with support from 53 area churches and many civic groups and students.
In letters to the editor readers express varied views on Clinton Bush Perot and the 1992 election. They critique religious influence in the GOP tax policy schooling and health care plans while debating voting for Perot or Clinton and calling for reforms.
A reader vents about perceived flaws in the justice system noting wrongful convictions, overcrowded jails, and loss of trust. The letter questions prosecutors, public pressure, and how to explain laws to children amid school violence and systemic failures.
Bev Reiter of Monticello urges Americans to weigh the impact of abortion rights and end-of-life questions in the 1992 election. The letter links Christopher Columbus's legacy to today’s stance on life and criticizes Gov. Clinton and Mr. Perot for their pro choice positions.
A reader laments limited media coverage of the AIDS Quilt display in Washington DC and HIV/AIDS awareness efforts. The letter urges Cedar Rapids and Cedar Falls communities to highlight respect for all people and educate on HIV/AIDS, recognizing patients, caregivers, and families facing the disease.
Connie Clark urges re election of Sheriff Dennis Blome for Linn County citing eight years of leadership and a 1990 canine unit with Mona drug detection and Chabo explosives detection. The notice supports voting on November 3.
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