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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1998
Page
1
Linn County Supervisor Jim Houser and Supervisor Lu Barron toured the old C R station and expressed support for remodeling it into Linn County Sheriffs Department offices. Details, 1B.
The Kernels shortstop predicts a good season with a 7 p.m. Thursday opener at Davenport against Quad City and a 2 p.m. Saturday home game against Quad City.
Mary Bono, widow of Sonny Bono, wins his seat in Congress without a runoff. Details, 3A.
The University of Iowa will open its head wrestling coach position to all candidates. Details and timing are to be released. university officials invite qualified applicants to submit credentials for consideration.
A seventh grader in Williamsburg is charged after bringing a stolen handgun to a school. Authorities say the incident prompted a safety response and ongoing investigation.
A program highlighting Io wa scenic byways has received approval and funding details outline a $3 billion initiative. Officials say the plan covers route preservation, signage, and tourism development across multiple counties and the state.
One in seven dogs and nearly as many cats show allergy symptoms. New treatments offer gentler ways to manage the problem. Details in Accent, 7B.
Eastern Iowa youths share practical advice for overcoming shyness with the opposite sex. The Youth Plus column in Thursday's Gazette features tips from students.
Iowa Senate backed a five year pause on new licenses and slot expansions while restricting credit at gambling venues. The split vote kept alive Benton County dog track casino hopes near Urbana, but opponents warn the plan may stall before Gov. Branstad. Senator Rife halted the debate, signaling the moratorium bill could fail to reach the governor.
President Clinton opened a national dialogue with a town meeting pledge that only small changes are needed to keep Social Security solvent for baby boomers. He urged Congress to avoid tax hikes while using part of the surplus to bolster the program, noting a potential year of stability from $100 billion.
Linn County supervisors tentatively include a lake at Squaw Creek Park in the local option sales tax ballot. The plan allocates 15 percent of the tax funds to develop the lake, with 83 percent for roads and bridges and 2 percent for elderly services. Ballot timing and questions drew mixed votes from the Conservation Board amid concerns over runoff and wildlife impact.
Workplace drug tests show 8 to 14 percent positive in southwestern Tennessee, western Indiana, and northwestern Florida, higher than 4 to 6 percent in big cities and 2 to 4 percent in Miami. SmithKline Beecham studied nearly 5 million tests for U S employers in 1997.
The study covers regions equating to about three quarters of the population. Federal statistics indicate up to 10 million adults use illicit drugs monthly, with more than 70 percent employed.
Gazette reports at a conference on pain and gender scientists say women experience higher pain sensitivity but stronger emotional coping. Francis Keefe notes arthritic women report 40 percent more joint pain yet manage emotions better and pursue action, support, and prayer.
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