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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1993
Page
1
A health and science briefing highlights school wellness efforts, nutrition initiatives, and student health metrics. Researchers discuss immunization outreach, physical activity goals, and mental health resources in school settings.
Rabin and Arafat failed to bridge gaps over Israel's withdrawal from occupied territories. Both sides agreed to reconvene in ten days to continue negotiations.
Jamie Farr of M A S H makes a practical joke call to The Gazette. He jokes about a surprise phone call and mentions his Cedar Rapids family while the gag unfolds. Details appear on page 2B.
Angry forAmerica and Morris Plan investors gathered in Cedar Rapids on Sunday to discuss the bankruptcy reorganization plans. Details appear on page 5B.
Shirley Kitts fills her home with holiday trees placing at least one in every room including the bathroom. The living room hosts 27 trees as part of a big Christmas display. Details on page 8B.
UNI defeated Drake 71 to 54 as UNI held Drake to 29 percent shooting in a Missouri Valley Conference opener. Panthers dominated early, building a double digit lead and maintaining pressure throughout the game.
A brief humor panel advises readers to set practical aims by taking small steps. The piece urges steady progress, likening goals to one foot in front of the other to build momentum and confidence.
Food Plus notes memories tied to holiday baking featuring a crisp anise cookie recipe offered by a Maquoketa woman in the Gazette. The item highlights how recipes evoke family moments and seasonal aromas.
Preliminary results show about 55 percent turnout with nearly 60 percent backing the constitution, while ultranationalists led by Vladimir Zhirinovsky and the Communists powered the opposition in parliamentary ballots reflecting disillusion with reforms.
Washington Post reports the Clinton administration and a bloc of nations resolved a dispute over anti dumping laws and opened the path to broad GATT expansion. Japan temporarily withheld approval. progress also noted on tariffs and textile quotas amid a bid for a final deal by Wednesday.
A Gazette special report outlines how neglect and emotional abuse by parents shape troubled youths. Experts cite fetal alcohol effects, single-parent households, and lack of supervision as key factors driving violence and delinquency among Linn County teens.
East Iowa public schools confront rising youth violence with harsher rules and expulsions. Davenport reports 31 expulsions in 1991 92 and 22 gangs in the city while Waterloo suspended 17 for weapons or assaults. Cedar Rapids set a decade low with three expulsions for drug dealing and weapon offenses.
The Gazette will sponsor a town meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Taft Middle School 5200 E Ave NW Cedar Rapids addressing rising juvenile violence. A 10 member panel will answer audience questions.
Cedar Falls author Robert James Waller drew over 1,000 fans to B Dalton Bookseller at Westdale Mall on Sunday for a book signing amid holiday shopping. Andi Hoff of Iowa City stood in line praising his work despite having two broken ribs.
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