Fat substitute Simplesse prompts FDA scrutiny and CSPI praise
The fat substitute Simplesse draws favorable reaction from the Center for Science in the Public Interest while the FDA reviews Procter & Gamble's olestra. CSPI urges rejection of olestra citing data concerns as P&G stock dips. Simplesse promises substantial calorie reductions in yogurt, ice cream, cream cheese, dressings, and butter.
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Kirkwood Board Moves to Aid Belle Plaine Expansion and Sale
Kirkwood Community College board will back a Belle Plaine firm expansion creating 24 new jobs at Pierce Lumber under an Industrial New Jobs Training Agreement. The board will also discuss selling the former Washington Community Education Center and approving a color scheme for Kirkwood Hall with decorator Barbara Truemper.
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Economy shows growth but warns of downturn risk in 1988
The 1987 fourth quarter GNP rose 4.2 percent, near Q3, as inflation ran 3.7 percent for the quarter. The year expanded 3.8 percent, outpacing 1986 growth, with mixed signals from consumer spending and inventories. Exports improved while imports rose, boosting trade in the period. Analysts foresee slower early 1988 growth, aided by exports offsetting weak consumption.
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Du Pont Outline Pressing Reforms And Drug Testing Plan
Du Pont promotes a five year farm reform plan ending deficiency payments set asides and marketing quotas while expanding foreign markets and restructuring debt. He links a financial security program to private retirement and tax credits. He pushes school based drug testing to deny licenses to users. He notes Governor du Pont cites balanced budgets tax cuts and constitutional amendments as part of his nomination bid.
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Speeding and Loss of Control Drive Rising Iowa Fatalities
IDOT and State Patrol report more drivers lose control on rural curves after speed limit changes. In December 1987 Iowa saw 19 of 39 traffic deaths from loss of control, with weather and inattention contributing. Officials warn added tickets alone won’t curb deaths. improved driver attention is needed.
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Snowy Tuesdays Disrupt Iowa High School Games
Winter weather caused widespread postponements and cancellations of girls and boys basketball across Iowa on Dec 8 and the Tuesdays of Dec 15 Jan 12 and Jan 19. Athletic directors report crowded rescheduling, with key conflicts in the Upper Iowa Conference and mixed impacts regionally as southern districts see fewer delays.
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