Media experts redefine candidates in TV era
A columnist questions the media’s shaping of presidential image through television. He notes “the Johnny Carsonization of politics” and argues height and voice affect perceptions, while mocking initials like MSD LMB and GHWB as shallow branding factors.
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Scorpions Set to Rock Five Seasons Center
The Scorpions perform September 29 at the Five Seasons Center with special guest Kingdom Come. General admission is 16.50 in advance, 17.50 at the door for the 7:30 p.m. concert. The band’s Believe in Love album remains on Billboard’s top 50 Hot Rock Album Tracks for 11 weeks.
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Spankys Bar Closes Early Over Underage Drinking Find
Cedar Rapids police shut Spankys tavern at 11914 Third Ave SE after tallying 50 to 60 minors among more than 500 patrons. Officers collected names and IDs, with no charges, and warned the liquor license may face action if underage entry continues. Spankys manager Gary Meyer admitted staffing lapses and urged stricter ID checks.
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Harkin calls pornography proposal ridiculous idea
Senator Tom Harkin criticizes Gov. Branstad proposed local anti pornography laws as a ridiculous idea that would create a patchwork of standards across Iowa. He says state level action is needed and expresses doubt it will dominate fall campaign discussions. He also supports farm bill basics but is open to fine tuning.
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Jury awards infertile woman $8.75 million in Copper-7 case
A federal jury in St Paul Minnesota finds G D Searle negligent over its Copper-7 intrauterine device and awards Esther Kodemba 8.75 million in damages including 750000 for pain and disability and 7 million in punitive damages. The verdict cites failure to warn and misrepresentation and may prompt further lawsuits.
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