Clinton Vietnam record debate tests voter judgments
The piece argues Clinton faced scrutiny over his Vietnam era actions and deferments. It notes Kerrey's military service and stance, GOP strategy, and Clinton's inconsistent explanations while urging leaders to justify their decisions to voters.
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Henrob Kerrey
Senate
Bill Clinton
Kerrey
Clinton
Nebraska
Vietnam
Bush
Dan Quayle
American Legion
Cedar Rapids Reds win 1992 Midwest League title
The Cedar Rapids Reds clinched the 1992 Midwest League championship with a 5-0 victory over Beloit after a thrilling 12 inning loss the prior day. Star 19-year-old Steve Gibralter led the season with 126 home runs in a blast filled year earning MVP and Prospect of the Year honors. General Manager Jack Roeder, Manager Mark Berry, and players celebrate a memorable season.
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Reds
Quad City River Bandits
Beloit Brewers
Beloit
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Baseball Club Inc
Cincinnati Reds
Jack Roeder
Mark Berry
Hevin
Cedar Rapids Reds
Regis LaSalle fund drive supports Cedar Rapids education
Regis LaSalle Foundation launches the 25 000 annual fund drive with Cedar Rapids area businesses backing the effort. The pair of parochial high schools educate over 7 000 students, saving taxpayers millions annually, and support local jobs while facing funding challenges amid rising education costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regis-LaSalle Foundation
Cedar Rapids
PMX Industries
Genencor International
Toyota Motor Insurance
Regis and LaSalle
Regis and
LaSalle
Iowa
Partisan fiscal critique and local political letters
A columnist letter argues Democrats owe the debt burden, cites the Constitution and historic spending, and questions media coverage. It also notes Ken Perry and James Houser in a local race, praising Houser and denouncing Perry. The Iowa State Education Association backs Dave Nagle, promoting more education spending amid literacy concerns and county programs. Esther M. Strother comments on literacy and education funding.
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Ken Perry
James Houser
Larry Johnson
Houser
Iowa State Education Association
Dave Nagle
Kirkwood
Esther M. Strother
Mount Vernon
Hunters in Minority Face Respect and Responsibility
A Governors Symposium on North America's Hunting Heritage notes hunters are under 10 percent of the population with women 2 percent and 53 percent rural. The piece urges adherence to laws, respect for property owners, fellow hunters, non-hunters, and the natural world to improve hunting's image and warns the internal threat may be greater than outward opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Drivers wake up after MS 15¢ Bike Ride warning
A rider reports mixed driver behavior after the MS 15¢ Bike Ride. He describes being shouted at and nearly run off the road by a truck despite a clear path, while nine of ten drivers were courteous to cyclists. The letter urges mutual awareness between motorists and bikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Coleman
Nagle Far Ahead as Lynch Highlights Nussle Critique
The Sept 6 column contrasts Dave Nagle and Jim Nussle over hypocrisy in funding votes. It cites Nussle voting for Gulf War aid only to oppose Desert Storm funding and backing the Avenue of the Saints project while opposing funding bills. The piece argues for fiscal responsibility with leadership and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lynch
Dave Nagle
Jim Nussle
Nussle
Congress
Jim
Headline Puns Highlight Belt of Clever News Titling
The piece recalls historic newspaper headlines from Loyal Meek’s "Neighbors: Get the hill out of here" to modern playful puns like Doing cartwheels and Waves across the water. It notes how clever wording and wordplay brighten front pages and reflect daily life and events.
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Sixth Street
Hawkeye Downs
Loyal Meek
The
Phoenix Gazette
Loyal
Robbins Lake
Cedar Rapids
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J.F. Hladky Jr
Board of
Joe Hladky III
Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
Fale
Regis-LaSalle
Tom Hanley
Business’ Fund
Regis-La- Salle Foundation
the Gazette
Republic
House
House of Representatives
Nixon
Supreme Court
America
C. C. Cornell
Ossia
Rita Huber
Perry
Mr. Perry
Shirley Votroubek
Walford Rd
Carl Kane
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