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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1993
Page
1
Keith Gilber tson head football coach of the University of California and Acie Earl former Hawkeye basketball star played Sunday with the Boston Celtics in San Antonio. Complete coverage pages 1D and 3D.
The Ellis Community Center joins the Boys and Girls Clubs of America creating a larger youth service network. Details on page 1B.
Two Colorado banks agreed to return 4.7 million dollars linked to the Iowa Trust Fund scandal involving Steven Wymer. The funds were part of the swindle exposed two years ago, with full details on page 4B.
A 59 year old British woman gave birth to twins on Christmas Day raising ethical questions about artificial insemination in older mothers. Details on page 3A.
Trading in oil companies and blue chips lifted the Dow Jones on Monday, though the gains were exaggerated by light market volume. Details on page six D.
Karen Kubby of Iowa City labels herself a sewer socialist, balances roles as artist and activist on the city council, with neighbors noting her stance in the Gazette.
Autopsy shows Cathy Jo Bohlken, 22, was fatally stabbed at her Monticello duplex Sunday morning. Police question friends and associates. her estranged husband and 4 year old son are involved in the case. Investigators from the Jones County Sheriff's Office and Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation assist. Memorial services set for Thursday at First Presbyterian Church.
Predictions say Eastern Iowa endures its first subzero snap with lows down to 15 below in northern counties and minus 5 near Cedar Rapids. ARctic high pressure shifts today and milder highs in the 20s to 30s are expected by Thursday with possible snow again Friday in northern Iowa. State Climatologist Hillaker notes recent mild spells made the cold feel harsher and Cedar Rapids averages 17 subzero days annually.
In Dubuque the Archdiocese releases a sexual misconduct policy defining a higher standard for staff and volunteers. Archbishop Kucera says procedures ensure quick and just handling of accusations while an investigation may include psychiatric evaluation and removal from contact with minors.
Wazette reports Iowa will turn 150 in 1996 with a statewide sesquicentennial kickoff two years away. The Iowa Sesquicentennial Commission led by J Scott Raecker aims to form county commissions across 99 counties and recruit volunteers as local planning begins for events and projects.
A study of 74 Berkeley residents shows old age among the most satisfying life periods, while adolescence and the 30s are often rated least satisfying. Dorothy Field of the University of Georgia notes the findings challenge stereotypes, with many aging respondents not nostalgic for youth.
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