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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1998
Page
2
Mike Deupree argues TV Turnoff Week may not affect him as he has no children but suggests personal boycotts could address other habits. He contrasts adults watching TV with benefits for kids and notes his pension should survive a week without Channel 9.
Michael Bolton's Connecticut charity for women and children raised 2.58 million in 1995 but less than 15 percent reached the needy. Most funds covered a professional fundraiser and a high cost charity event. Bolton was unavailable in London. the foundation promises corrective action and has hired firms to review finances.
Across the nation schools shy from the sixth annual event to avoid lost instructional time. In Iowa's Runnells the district kept students in class while others reschedule or limit participation. Some New York and Washington schools cite academic priorities and student engagement concerns.
Consumer groups and relatives of air bag victims urged the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to set stricter test standards. They cited ongoing deaths and injuries and criticized automakers for meeting only minimum requirements while vowing that some firms have better designs. Public Citizen and other groups petitioned regulators as families spoke at a news conference and shared photos of loved ones.
The Linn-Mar High School post prom party on May 16 will be held at Cedar Rapids Bowling Center located at 265 Blairs Ferry Road NE. A Saturday article carried an incorrect venue and The Gazette acknowledges the error and will respond to complaints about accuracy.
The Gazette promotes sustainable printing using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton 4250 Sixth St SW or at their nearest recycling location.
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