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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1998
Page
1
Arlene Oster turns 85 on Monday and celebrates at Oster's Drive-in where she has worked 17 years. Ramblin' 1B notes the birthday and honors her longtime dedication. A national study highlights minority women owners facing capital barriers to start businesses. Details on 4B.
The Kernels extended their winning streak to ten with a victory at Clinton last night and will meet Clinton again tonight at Memorial Stadium. Details on 1D.
A reader reports maximizing savings at Walgreens by combining manufacturer and store coupons. Accent notes the practice, while Dale Gersh laments a March 11 fire that destroyed a family home killing his wife and two sons.
A concise guide advises doing homework to match a dog with lifestyle and family. It notes numerous resources including Internet sites and mentions an Accent in Wednesday's Gazette.
About 100 teachers attended Cedar Rapids board meetings as a compromise early retirement package was approved. The plan ends family health insurance for retirees and tightens the application deadline to February 1, raising the minimum separation age to 55.
OSHA will issue non binding recommendations to improve safety for night clerks in retail outlets. Measures include bulletproof glass or two clerks at night, cash handling limits, drop safes, clear windows, lighting, alarms, cameras, and worker training. Noise from industry opposition noted, with advocates calling this a major victory for low income workers.
Fannie Mae introduces a 30 year fixed rate mortgage with as little as a 3 percent down payment. Funds may come as gifts or nontraditional sources and no income limits apply. The program targets buyers with good credit and limited savings, with up to $227,150 loan limit and mid June nationwide rollout via 500 lenders.
In November the Leonid meteoroid storm could affect nearly 500 satellites supplying global communications and weather data. Operators convene in Manhattan Beach to plan defenses such as powering down or reorienting craft as experts warn the event remains largely unpredictable.
Tim and Cindy Carlson faced trespassing accusations after entering the Giddens home to clean up yard debris and bag garbage while the family was away. The Carlsons defended their actions as a good deed, saying the Giddens permitted some entries and showers.
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