18 Dec 1995
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1995
Page
1
FBI preliminary figures show murders down 12 percent in the first six months of the year, the largest drop since 1960. Overall crime fell 1 percent and violent crime 5 percent, with big-city homicide declines driving the national trend.
The FBI released preliminary six month crime figures showing percentage changes from the same period in 1994. Property crimes were unchanged while other categories showed shifts. The data reflect crimes reported to police rather than national totals.
Cedar Rapids selects 46 year old Lee Clancey as mayor in a campaign marked by family values and civic service. She defends herself against attacks from the Reverend Larry Johnson while stressing her commitment to community and public service.
Washington Post reports the government shutdown expands as nine Cabinet departments halt funding. About 260000 federal workers to be sent home while DC operates. Clinton expected to sign funding Tuesday after tense Capitol Hill talks.
About 260,000 of the government's 2 million civilian employees report for work this morning only to be sent home. Passport offices were closed except for emergencies. Leon Panetta says Democrats will offer a new proposal this week to break the stalemate with Republicans.
The article notes Mattel sold out of white Holiday Barbie dolls and offered April vouchers while black Barbie dolls remain on shelves. Saleswoman Jennifer Picard in Boston and dealer Linda Holt in California report most shoppers prefer white dolls, with black versions selling slowly. Mattel reportedly produced about 60 percent white and 40 percent black Holiday Barbies.
Buyers complain that some dolls are too generic or too ethnic. A San Francisco psychologist Brenda Wade says children prefer American toy standards and may not want Afro centric dolls.
The article notes rising grandparent grandchild households tied to parental social and economic woes and mentions a Coralville rally where GOP hopeful Alan Keyes cites declines in traditional values as affecting America. The item includes brief local and national context.
President Clinton and Vice President Gore sent Christmas cards to Gov. Fob James's mansion addressed to Jim Folsom, a mixup reflecting the 1994 election outcome. Spokesmen joked about the misdirection while Hillary Clinton aides apologized and promised to redirect cards to the correct governor.
The Garrett family lit a first Hanukkah candle in Cedar Rapids as 2 year old Joel joined by his mother Barbara and brother Zachary 11 as father Jack and Samuel 7 looked on. The holiday recalls the miracle of oil lasting eight days in the Jerusalem temple after a Jewish victory.
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