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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1988

Page

6

Newspaper staff leadership list

John Donnelly serves as Executive Vice President and Treasurer while John Robertson is Executive Editor and Jerry Elsen edits Editorial Pages. The Editorial Board includes Chai Dave Morris as Managing Editor.

John Donnelly John Robertson Jerry Elsen Chai Dave Morris

Editorial warns heckling of Bush and Dukakis signals threat to democracy

The Portland and Niles incidents during campaign events showed protesters drowning out speakers and even assaulting attendees. The piece argues such disruptions are not mere politics as usual and could erode free expression if repeated across the campaign.

Michael Dukakis George Bush Dukakis Chicago Niles Bush Portland America Dan

Grassley symposium signals wide interest in Iowa trade

Iowa set to benefit from Grassley led trade symposium as 41 diplomats from 41 countries toured western Iowa. The event built on 1986 success and spawning a 40 million joint venture in Des Moines with about 200 local jobs. Costs for travel and hospitality topped 240000, while organizers stress relationships over immediate contracts.

Iowa Sen Charles Grassley Grassley Washington Allen Finch Finch Des Moines

Debates strategy urged for Dukakis facing Bush

An opinion urges Dukakis to counter Bush’s expectations in televised debates. It cites Massachusetts financing linked telemarketing finances and argues the Bush camp seeks to frame Dukakis as a weak debater.

Washington Dukakis Massachusetts Share Systems Cambridge Duke George

Safire ridicules rivals on debate strategy and height claims

The column mocks political maneuvering around foreign policy debates and image building. It derides staged theatrics and height boasts while urging focus on substantive questions, recalling Goliath and David to lampoon overblown showmanship.

Goliath David Bush Camp Bush

Kirkwood asks for levy extension in 2014 school election

Kirkwood Community College seeks a yes vote on the 2014-cent plant fund levy continuation across seven counties. No new taxes involved. the measure supports growth since 1966 and would yield about $12.15 yearly per $60 000 home. A yes preserves the college role and local career education outcomes. Ira E. Larson 358 Garden Dr. SE.

Kirkwood Iowa Ira E. Larson Garden Dr. SE

Village school board race underscores curriculum shifts

Letters criticize McDermott for curriculum focus and advocate for student centered middle schools. The writer notes foreign language cuts in Cedar Rapids schools and cites Education Secretary Bennett's model for early language study. Jane Pike, challenger, promises outreach and balanced review ahead of the Sept 13 vote.

McDermott William Bennett Iowa Cedar Rapids Jane Pike Jane

Letter Guidelines for Public Submissions

Guidelines outline that letters may be shortened and edited. Do not publish anonymously. Include writer’s name street address and signature. A phone number for authentication may be provided but not published. Limit 300 words. Focus on issues and public events rather than personalities. Only one letter per writer every 30 days.

Right Spelling Test: Found Errors and Correct Words

The list presents spelling and usage challenges with nine sentences and a provided answer key. Key corrections include affected, 1o, desiccation, gut-wrenching, no error, insistent, farther, off, loath with notes on spectre versus specter and adviser usage.

Rochester Medical Center Picasso

Controversy Over The Last Temptation Of Christ Deepens

A reader voices strong views on Universal Pictures film The Last Temptation Of Christ. He argues the movie depicts Jesus unfavorably, warns of apathy among Christians, and urges believers to seek truth in the Bible. He cites Acts 4:12 and predicts future reckoning.

Christ Jesus God True Church Daniel Schrock 12Th Ave Universal Studios Mr. Kaul Univeral Satan Universal Hollywood John Wayne Abe Lincoln Donald Kaul Donald Hell Jesus Christ

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