Lead in Gas Rules Probe by EPA Sparks Debate
The EPA considered loosening gasoline lead limits amid industry pressure while the Center for Auto Safety warns of child lead exposure, especially in urban areas. In Guatemala City a preacher was found shot near a highway as the government bars certain foreign missionaries amid ongoing political violence.
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Pat Henry Dies at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas
Comedian Pat Henry, longtime opening act for Frank Sinatra, was found dead in his Caesars Palace suite on Thursday. Autopsy cites a heart attack as the cause.
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Cedar Rapids council to cut 1 percent from each department
The Cedar Rapids City Council agreed on Thursday to require each property tax supported department to absorb another 1 percent reduction. The Financial Activities Coordinating Team indicated that even with additional cuts and higher revenues the next city budget would still show a deficit of 265 419 dollars.
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Reagan's Backlash Risks Black Civil Rights Says Poussaint
Boston psychiatrist Dr. Alvin Poussaint told Coe College students that Reagan era conservatism and cuts to social programs threaten black progress and may raise violence. He urged black activism, nonviolent action, and coalition work to draw attention and counter discrimination.
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Reette
Coe College
Alvin Poussaint
Boston
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Children’s Hospital
the Gazette
Reagan
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Gasohol pump locked after faulty readings at Hills station
A Hills Iowa gasohol self service pump was locked by a state inspector after tests showed customers received more gas than paid for. Rex Leeper calibrated four pumps at the Roy and Peggy McAfee station, finding the pump shorted the owners about $10 monthly and granted customers extra gas per $10 purchase. A repair will take several days.
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Johnson County
Hills
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McAfee
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Malaria Suspected From Blood Transfusions in Newborn
A Boston newborn, Stephen McDonald, developed malaria after receiving several blood transfusions at Children’s Hospital. Doctors suspect malaria infected blood caused the illness, with six donors contacted and four tested so far. Final results pending.
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Leslie Kress
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Cedar Rapids avoids post transfusion malaria and hepatitis
Mercy Hospital and St. Luke's Hospital supervisors say Cedar Rapids has seen no post transfusion malaria or hepatitis. Donor screening asks about malaria history travel and anti malaria use with six month and three year deferrals for travelers and residents of malarious areas.
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Mercy Hospital
St. Luke’s Hospital
Barb Moore
Mercy’s Blood Bank
Nancy Grove
St. Luke's Blood Bank
Grove
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