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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1985
Page
2
Congress did not approve highway legislation including the Interstate Construction Estimate last year, tying up about 68 million dollars in federal highway funds. The hold could delay major road work in Iowa for up to a year, according to Metro-Lowa.
Sue Follon steps down Friday from her role as director of the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women. She notes the commission has been an initiator and highlights its work ahead as she departs.
University of Massachusetts study finds in Reagan's first term one quarter of appointees were millionaires, 98 percent white, 92 percent male. It questions whether this pattern will continue into a second term.
A Parade magazine feature notes two million Americans annually seek cosmetic surgery to alter perceived flaws caused by nature or life. The piece reflects societal pressures and the craft of reshaping appearance through medical artistry.
Muhammed Ali reached West Beirut seeking talks with captors to free four Americans held since 1983. The Islamic Jihad group claimed one hostage faced a death sentence while one captive, Jeremy Levin, reportedly escaped from Bekaa Valley after 11 months.
Actor Jack Klugman pulled out of the Plumstead Theater Society production after throat polyp surgery. He will rest his vocal cords for six weeks and is recovering at home. The polyp was reported benign by his agent Abby Greshler.
A five year study of 120 top performers across six fields finds drive and dedication, not natural talent, behind achievement. Researchers led by Benjamin Bloom note many were disadvantaged in school or dismissed as unlikely stars yet achieved through intense practice.
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