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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1988
Page
6
Jerry Elsen serves as Editor of Editorial Pages and head of the Editorial Board. Dave Morris is Managing Editor under his leadership.
The editorial complains the Bush Dukakis encounter offered little new substance with both candidates prepared and poised. The piece calls the meeting a draw and notes Bush may gain from low expectations and a renewed sense of participation while the public remains hungry for substantive policy contrasts.
The League faced partisan pressure as plans for a Tauke Tabor debate faltered. Tauke’s camp declined the invitation while the League suggested Tauke might reconsider, risking the group’s impartial reputation amid accusations of snubbing voters.
Iowa defeats Iowa State 10 to 3 in Iowa City with Hayden Fry praising the rivalry. The game featured strong defense and big plays though yardage came mostly between the 20 yard lines. The series stands at 8-4 in favor of Iowa with a potential Ames rematch looming.
The New York Times analysis credits both candidates with solid performance in a drawn debate. Dukakis defends his veto on a pledge bill and ACLU ties while Bush faces criticisms on Iran hostage handling. The piece notes impressions, not decisive wins, and suggests Bush must articulate a positive path ahead.
John L. Wright denounces the film Godspell and The Last Temptation in a sharp letter, condemning their portrayal of Jesus and warning of eternal damnation. He claims Jesus would judge the wicked and calls for readers to choose the path of righteousness as he praises TV Vision’s sportsmen segment.
An NIH advisory panel declined to condemn abortion ethics and asserted fetal tissue research is morally acceptable when sourced from legally aborted fetuses. In Cedar Rapids Marion area readers note the retirement of Dr. C H Stark after almost 40 years, with thanks to Sally and Genevieve and a fond farewell from Tom and Fern Brunen.
Stella Ann Rick of Route 3 Center Point honors Janyce Kisling as a lighthearted, generous presence who played Mrs Santa Claus to many. Despite illness she remained brave, raising her children alone after the loss of her husband.
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