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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1996
Page
4
Gazette editors urge restraint as Republicans and Democrats clash over the Iraq strike and Gulf War legacy. They note Clinton leads in polls, caution against war as political theater, and defend Bush's decision as within authorized limits. The piece argues for avoiding half baked theories and cooling tensions.
Reporters described Hillary Clinton's outfit in vivid detail while neglecting male counterparts. The piece cites Timothy Clifford and Paul Shepard noting sky-blue outfits and pearl accessories, yet omits descriptions of Jesse Jackson, Mario Cuomo, or Evan Bayh.
L. Biederman argues Marion should adopt planned zoning to guide future growth including residential commercial and industrial spacing and landscaping. A 1,000 foot rule between sexually oriented businesses and schools churches or playgrounds is proposed to protect quality of life and property values.
A reader laments TV network blackout of J C Watts at the Republican convention and finds Watts and Kirkpatrick speeches in Human Events. The column contrasts media coverage, cites Watts as a preacher father urging youth to fight drugs and vice, and notes rising juvenile crime and prison populations.
In a worn Sunday column the author critiques campaign theater at the Democratic and Republican conventions. She ponders whether Clinton Dole and Powell reveal true selves, noting media masks and the difficulty of finding a consistently honest candidate amid public performance.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites public letters about the Sept 10 school election. Include name address and phone for verification. Limit 300 words. Mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or use Fax 3985846 or email gazette fyiowa.infi.net. One letter per writer every 30 days.
Jane Cadwallader speaks as a parent of two Hiawatha Elementary students defending the school against media distortion. She notes positive teacher student collaboration, volunteer experience, and urges focus on providing a positive learning environment.
Arlene Dutton of Van Horne collected seven rare homonym errors, some from carelessness or ignorance. The column lampoons mixed words from misread T shirts to poetic phrases and headlines, with examples like read heart for red and bear against bare, plus notes on poles and polls and advice versus advise.
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