15 Feb 1993
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1993
Page
1
A concise digest of page ten’s health and science items covers medical research advances, public health news, and scientific discoveries. Notable topics include new treatment approaches, health policy updates, and research findings shaping clinical practice.
Bill Treva discusses how organizations like the Farm Bureau promote farmer interests in a free market during a recent trip to Poland. Audiences showed interest in the topic, with more details on page 1B.
The Iowa Legislature, divided and short of a self imposed deadline, regroups to push a state aid package for schools. Lawmakers race to finalize funding as details move to page 1B.
A new assistive device described as a godsend reads printed material aloud including books letters magazines and newspapers. The technology was developed by a nonprofit corporation and details are on page 5D.
Cedar Rapids residents packed a Sunday benefit for Wes Bruns LaSalle High sophomore basketball coach and Prairie High graduate who survived carbon monoxide poisoning that killed several family members. The fundraiser featured a chili luncheon a basketball game and appearances by two Major League pitchers.
Practice makes magic as children can learn 10 tricks including the hanging mug and the detached thumb to impress family and friends. Details on The Mini Page pages 3-4B.
A lighthearted cartoon caption jokes that excess eating and drinking turn people into a silly overweight alcoholic. The item uses playful tone and a single punchline for Saturday readers.
Ida Brown a Cedar Rapids chef trained as a dietitian blends art and pride in her cooking. The article notes her return to cooking after facing barriers as a Black woman in the culinary world and previews her work in Food Plus.
The Cedar Rapids area hosts about a half dozen firearms dealers listed in the Yellow Pages, while the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms shows more than 140 licensed dealers in the state. Officials note many private dealers buy from wholesalers and operate with gun permits, though enforcement details are limited.
Boston AP reporting on AAAS findings that marriages between cousins show limited risk to offspring. Researchers from Alan Bittles and Lynn Jorde note regional variation and propose abolishing cousin marriage bans, with Neel arguing inbreeding can flush deleterious genes over time.
President Clinton plans a televised address to promote a sweeping economic package estimated to include about 150 spending cuts and as much as 250 billion in cuts over five years, with broad tax increases and potential Medicare payment limits. White House officials say virtually every American will be asked to contribute.
Clinton speaks on TV at 8 p.m. CST with ABC CBS NBC and CNN carrying live. Officials say the 10 minute speech will not reveal details of the package to be unveiled Wednesday to Congress, as deficits rise and a shift to higher taxes for the middle class is likely via an energy tax.
President Clinton signals moving toward a broad energy tax based on heat content of fuels. A 12 cent per million Btu levy could raise about $10 billion, hitting coal natural gas and heating oil hardest. Some Republicans doubt Congress will approve. Foley supports a broad energy tax with possible credits for eco friendly fuels.
Mount Vernon researchers say Gilbert Stuart’s 1796 dollar bill portrait is among the least accurate depictions of Washington. They note Peale’s earlier renderings show a leaner face and different features while Stuart’s image exaggerates cheeks due to dental issues.
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