Clinton Lincoln comparison stirs editorial scrutiny
Gazette editors question Clinton's speech at the American Legion and his Lincoln analogy. They note Lincoln's three enlistments and military service, contrasting with Clinton's avoided service. The piece argues media double standards and asks how Bush or Quayle would be treated for similar claims.
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Bill Clinton
American Legion
Clinton
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Arkansas
George Bush
Dan Quayle
Belt use urged as Labor Day travel spikes
A safety plea notes Labor Day travel increases crash risk and urges full belt use. It cites a 59 percent national compliance rate and the 70 percent by 92 campaign led by the National Safety Belt Coalition. Iowa shows higher 68 percent. director Kim E. Ross stresses safe choices and child seats.
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National Safety Belt Coalition
Iowa
Kim E. Ross
Coalition
Ross
Bush and Evangelicals in 1992 Vote Dynamics
John C. Green analyzes how white born again evangelicals could influence the 1992 race, noting their size, cohesion, and organized channels. He cautions against overemphasizing core groups, outlines potential shifts among evangelical liberals and cultural Baptists, and urges Bush to engage leaders while contrasting with Clinton on policy. He argues turnout hinges on perceived sincerity and pragmatic leadership.
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John C. Green
George Bush
Bush
Bill Clinton
Clinton
GOP
I Converted To A Democrat After The 1992 Republican Convention
A reader reports a political conversion from skeptical Republican to Democrat after the Houston 1992 convention. He condemns the event as mean spirited and xenophobic, cites confrontational scenes, and predicts principled Republicans will seek a new political path. He ends by endorsing voting for the donkey in November.
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Pat Buchanan
Newt Gingrich
Pat Robertson
All Their Houses
Houston
Berlin
Waterloo
Lucifer
Community volunteer Pacha seeks board seat on Clear Creek
Cathy Pacha, a longtime volunteer and Clear Creek school board member, led Tiger Cubs and youth activities, aided every education center, and helped create Oxford Elementary Center. She championed shared superintendents with Amana and whole grade sharing to boost local school futures. Vote for Pacha. Linda Schreiber, Oxford
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Cathy Pacha
Clear Creek
Tiger Cubs
Clear Creek Oxford Elementary
Amana
Pacha
Be tolerant of those who disagree letter from 1992
A reader responds to a August 22 letter criticizing conservatism. The writer defends editors, argues against sweeping changes and affirms value of the traditional family while respecting individual rights and social contribution. They cite years of stability and seek mutual understanding.
Right and Ups in American Speech by Carl Kane
Walt Stromer of Mount Vernon criticizes gratuitous ups and contractions in writing. The piece mocks overuse via verse and examples, arguing for simpler phrasing and avoiding two letter interlopers like at and up.
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Walt Stromer
Mount Vernon
Tom
Abraham Lincoln
Walt
Iowa
Senate
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