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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1990
Page
3
NAonINGTON AP says the Neo Transportation Safety Board urged the auto industry to redesign seat belts for easy use by children and the elderly. A letter to 33 auto companies proposes an adjustable upper anchor for the shoulder strap in new cars to boost belt use and safety.
The United States Conference of Mayors reports hostility toward the needy grows as hunger and homelessness rise. In 1990 food aid requests climbed 22 percent and emergency shelter demand rose 24 percent, while food resources increased 4 percent and shelter beds 3 percent. Causes cited include scarce low income housing, inadequate mental health care, drug problems, and a weak economy.
The government launches a broad decade long effort to halve hazardous lead in children's blood and eliminate lead paint from homes. The plan includes alerting communities, monitoring diets and home hazards, and treating children with the highest exposure.
Washington AP reports casual cocaine use fell 72 percent over five years amid praise from President Bush. Critics like Sen Biden dispute the survey while local experts warn the war on drugs is far from over. About 12.9 million Americans 12 and older used illicit drugs at least monthly in 1990, 44 percent fewer than 1985.
OSHKOSH Wis AP a judge dismissed charges against Mark Peterson after prosecutor Joseph Paulus consulted with personality experts and found retrial would harm the victim. The previous conviction was overturned due to a psychiatrist not being allowed to examine the woman before trial. Paulus said no reprosecution will occur but justice was done.
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