Biden bows out in bid to revive issue laden race
Gazette editorials urge moving beyond Biden plagiarism and class rank disclosures as a character debate. They note the 1960s Syracuse record dispute resurfaced public scrutiny of his past but argue the matter is private and should not derail policy discussion.
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Joe Biden
Poe
Syracuse University
N.Y
Law School
Young Biden
Gary Hart
Delaware
Sen. Biden
George Will
Syracuse
Will
Rockwell GPS Receiver Delivery Sparks Local Celebration
Rockwell International delivered its first Navstar GPS receiver to the Air Force in Cedar Rapids. Coralville plant to produce 701 more units with options for 1,000 additional receivers. current contracts total $235 million, potential to rise to $452 million. Local employment to grow from 280 to about 600 by 1990 as production expands. Government will cover about 53 percent of unit costs, boosting taxpayers’ stake in the project.
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Rockwell International Corp
U.S. Air Force
Air Force
Rockwell
Coralville
U.S
Cedar Rapids
Low
Military
Ron Schleder
Letter on tolerance and handicapped access in public spaces
A Cedar Rapids reader criticizes public prayers in schools and promotes separation of church and state. She cites 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and urges accessible facilities at the Five Seasons Center, arguing for equal access and inclusive education for all.
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Philadelphia
Catherine Drinker Bowen
Catherine Bowen
U.S
United States
Cedar Rapids
Norma Claassen
First Ave
Neutral Visitation Program Aids Separated Parents
The Non profit Neutral Visitation Program helps resolve visitation problems for separated parents and grandparents.funded by United Way, it operates under the Community Dispute Settlement Center serving Linn, Benton, Iowa, Cedar, Johnson and Tama counties. Joyce M. Klimek is coordinator at 445 First St. 7.
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United Way
Linn
Benton
Iowa
Cedar
Johnson and
Tama
Joyce M. Klimek
Neutral Visitation
First St
Friendship Force open meeting invites cultural exchange interest
The Cedar Rapids Iowa City Area Friendship Force invites members to an open meeting at Life Investors cafeteria tonight at 7 30. They reference the August exchange of 21 guests to Iowa and thank The Gazette for coverage. Information about the next exchange will be presented.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa City Area
Friendship Force
Life Investors
Iowa
The
Gazette
Bork Nomination Sparks Constitutional Power Clash
The piece analyzes the fight over Judge Bork's Supreme Court nomination, challenging Congress for overreach and warning that character attacks and power reinterpretation threaten separation of powers. It argues presidents nominate like minded judges while Congress must provide advice and consent, facing accountability.
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Bork Supreme Court
Hiawatha Council Debate Drainage Ditch at Tucker Park
Resident Lynn Schulte of Mount Vernon voices opposition to a drainage ditch through Tucker Park in Marion. He warns the project may save the city 4500 now but could cost thousands later if a child drowns. He notes 30 years near the park with creek flooding and children playing nearby.
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Hiawatha
Tucker Park
Witnesses sought for Sixth Street and Eighth Avenue accident
Police appeal for witnesses to a two vehicle crash at the corner of Sixth Street and Eighth Avenue SW around 4 30 p m last Friday. A blue gray 1964 Chevy station wagon and a green 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass were involved in a hit and run with an uninsured motorist. Sandra Benn invites informants to come forward at 623 19th Ave SW.
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Sixth Street
Eighth Avenue
Sandra Benn
19Th Ave
Hypocrisy in Church State Debates Sparks Religious Call
A reader accuses the scribes and Pharisees of continuing hypocrisy in church state matters, citing the ACLU and Papal visits. The piece urges turning to Jesus for salvation, urging personal Bible study over church mediation and asserting hell as a biblical consequence.
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Aclu Hs
United States
John Paul
America
Christ
Heaven
Hell
Jesus
Campaign wishes for honest focus on issues
A concise editorial note wishing all candidates luck and urging an end to mudslinging. It calls for hardline, honest debate focused on substantive campaign issues rather than personal attacks.
East Iowa Public Forum Invites Broad Community Views
Residents of eastern Iowa are invited to share thoughtful personal views on a wide range of topics. The forum seeks diverse perspectives and aims to reflect community voices across local issues and interests.
Penny penny for Mike plea stirs mixed guilt and funds
A reader confesses to sending money to Many Pennies for Mike after a Bob Greene column plea. The piece mocks the pennies plan, questions practicality and motives, but ends with the author admitting to donating two cents and urging reflection on value.
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Mike
Bob Greene
Gazette
Mr. Hayes
America
Hayes
IRS
Rochelle II
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