Weight War Inspires Wilton Woman After 265 Pound Loss
A Wilton woman, once 380 pounds, battled medical problems and reduced her weight by 265 pounds in four years. Her transformation provides motivation to others facing obesity. Details on page 1B.
03 Jul 1992
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1992
Page
1
A Wilton woman, once 380 pounds, battled medical problems and reduced her weight by 265 pounds in four years. Her transformation provides motivation to others facing obesity. Details on page 1B.
Residents of Cedar Rapids southeast Wellington Heights urge safer streets after Tuesday night violence. The Wellington Heights Neighborhood Association led a meeting to address crime concerns and demand action from authorities.
Researchers propose a cause for weakened bones in many women after menopause. The finding could guide development of medical treatments to combat osteoporosis. Details on page 10C.
Angling near Vinton Rodgers Lake offers a relaxing setting for filling a stringer with crappies. Outdoor, page 5C.
A television retrospective on James Cagney’s life and work airs Saturday in Gazette. Michael J Fox hosts a look at the man behind the actor who inspired a forthcoming biography.
Storms across the region delivered scattered damage and relief for crops. Linn County Extension staff call the rain a three day stay of execution, noting moisture helps July needs while farmers report half to three quarters of an inch in spots and Cedar Rapids sees winds to 70 mph with hail.
Linn District Court rules Iowa must refund federal pension taxes to Arlo Hagge of Cedar Rapids totaling 10137 for 1985 through 1988. The decision retroactive, cites Michigan ruling, and could open refunds for more than 20 000 retired federal employees unless overturned on appeal.
The unemployment rate hits 7.8 percent, a new eight year high, with 9.98 million out of work in June. The Federal Reserve lowers the discount rate from 3.5 to 3 percent to stimulate growth, while major banks trim prime lending rates to 6 percent. President Bush praises the rate cut amid weaker labor data.
Iowa regulators approve poker rules and The President riverboat in Davenport opens poker rooms. Officials note the historic return of 19th century riverboat gambling with a $5 per raise rule and a $100 per hand loss limit, after a century without poker on river boats.
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