28 Aug 2000
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 2000
Page
1
East Iowa growers report the apple crop developing ahead of schedule with harvestable fruit available earlier than usual. Also noted, a retiring individual passed away Sunday, with details on the obituary on 5B.
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz notes defensive pluses in the loss to Kansas State and aims to build on momentum. George Chamberlain praises boxing and Tough Man contests. Cedar Rapids plans end of summer celebration with twenty food vendors and numerous shows.
Iowa showcases unique edible offerings ahead of the Sixth Annual Taste of Iowa Rockin on the River. The Accent/Food feature highlights unusual local products gaining notice across the state during the Labor Day weekend preview.
The Justice Department report shows a 10.4 percent decline in violent crime last year the largest single year drop in 26 years. About 7.3 million people were victims about 33 per 1 000 Americans with property crime down 9 percent and auto theft most reported. Rapes robberies with injury and weapon threats all fell sharply amid reporting gaps.
In Eastern Iowa schools dress codes tighten around shorts length and modesty while other regions enforce stricter measures. George Washington Middle School in Virginia uses a fist length rule for shorts. Maryland’s Julius West Middle School notes looser but still controlled standards. Iowa principals report strong parental support and prefer individual guidance over blanket bans.
Scientists at Rockefeller University and Yale identify a human gene labeled V1RL1 believed to encode a pheromone receptor in nasal mucosa. Researchers call it the first convincing identification of a human pheromone receptor, suggesting a role in instinctive human behavior.
Researchers report a pheromone receptor gene found in mammals and rodents but not yet proven active in humans. Senior author Peter Mombaerts cautions it is early to link to human behavior or medicines, while experts warn safeguards are needed against misuse in advertising or buildings.
Eastern Iowans showed substantial support for President Clinton by contributing to the Clinton Legal Expense Trust. A fifth semi annual report shows $8 million raised since February 1998 with more than 16 000 donations totaling about $950 000 in the first half of this year.
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