Editorial leadership lineup listed for newspaper
John Robertson is Executive Editor, Jerry Elsen oversees Editorial Pages, Dave Morris chairs the Editorial Board, and the Managing Editor role is noted without further details. The item outlines senior staff titles and governance roles within the newspaper organization.
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Jerry Elsen
Editorial Pages
Premature optimism on Iowa revenue amid drought risk
Iowa officials like Pat Cavanaugh push 1989 revenue growth forecasts while drought clouds farmers profits. Despite first two months showing a $23.9 million gain, economists warn crop losses 94 percent corn and 90 percent soybeans rated fair. If growth slows, Medicaid and foster care spending gaps could push the state toward deficit.
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Pat Cavanaugh
Iowa
Cavanaugh
General Assembly
Quayle's Early Viability Sparks GOP Debate
Indiana senator Dan Quayle faces mixed judgment as Republican insiders weigh his impact on the ticket. Leadership figures like Bob Dole offer tepid backing while Rep. Fred Grandy warns he could hinder the campaign if missteps continue amid questions about qualifications and diplomacy.
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Dan Quayle
Indiana
Senate
Bob Dole
Quayle
Cole
Bush
Iowa
Fred Grandy
Grandy
Unhappy with Tauke letter to the Gazette
William R. Maher of Dubuque accuses Congressman Tauke of ignoring an FDA investigation he alleges is misrepresented by the agency and blocked by Tauke. Since December 1987 Maher has pressed for review, offering four feet of documents and demanding a meeting with the FDA. He notes FDA report release in April 1988 and Tauke's inaction as of September 3.
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Congressman Tauke
Washington
FDA
Rep. Tauke
Health and Environment
Tauke
Dedicated trustee Susan McDermott earns praise for classroom visit
Sylvia Popelka commends Susan McDermott for devoting a morning to a Harrison pre first classroom, observing and participating with students, listening to stories, and recording projects. She calls McDermott well-informed through research and direct experience and urges her re election on Sept 13.
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Susan McDermott
Harrison
Retired Cedar Rapids officers and death benefit debate
A letter argues younger officers boosted death benefits for both active and retired members, criticizing the Gazette for bias. It notes retired officers paid dues so remain eligible to vote and attend meetings, while discussing risks of raising benefits to $10,000 when interest rates fell.
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Cedar Rapids
the Gazette
The
Gazette
Campaign spending lid urged as reform momentum builds
Pearl Munich for Common Cause argues for limits on overall campaign spending and PAC contributions as momentum grows to reform U S campaign finance laws. She cites Senate support and filibuster obstacles and urges candidates to pledge clean-up efforts in the new Congress. 1830 Glendale Rd Iowa City.
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Senate
Congress
Pearl Munich
Common Cause
Glendale Rd
Iowa City
Freedom to Choose Health Therapies and Personal Care Plans
The article urges individuals with serious chronic diseases to investigate nutrition based therapies and orthomolecular approaches, noting possible options from Hoffer and Long. It discusses freedom to pursue nonapproved therapies, references the AMA and FDA positions, and cites sources like National Health Federation for guidance on personal care planning.
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Huxley Institute For Biosocial Research Inc
Abram Hoffer
Federal Highway
Box 1731
Boca Raton
Fla
Ruth Yale Long
Cancer Control Society
N. Berendo St
Los Angeles
Calif
AMA
American Medical Association
FDA
Food and Drug Administration
National Health Federation
W. Foothill Blvd
P.O. Box
Monrovia
Doc
Simple Solution Backfires in Golden State Welfare Cleanup Plan
A governor hopeful’s advisers propose moving 3 million welfare recipients to Big Sur to clean up trash, timed with supply and staffing concerns. Transportation costs, feeding millions, and EPA facility rules derail the plan, leaving the idea abandoned as the aides rise to higher roles.
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Golden Gate Kingdom
Big Sur
Golden State
Environmental Protection Agency
Circle K Health Plan Sparks Outcry Over Risky Lifestyle Policy
Outlooks columnist condemns Circle K for denying coverage for illnesses tied to personal lifestyle choices. The piece argues education and balanced risk mechanisms beat punitive cost shifting and calls for patient, informed health care cost containment.
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Circle K Corporation
Circle K
Adolph Hitler
Europe
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