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Partly sunny and warm with humidity and a chance of thunderstorms later. Highs reach 85 to 90 while tonight’s lows near 70. More details appear on page 11A.
05 Jul 1987
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1987
Page
1
Partly sunny and warm with humidity and a chance of thunderstorms later. Highs reach 85 to 90 while tonight’s lows near 70. More details appear on page 11A.
The Department of Health and Human Services proposes sweeping federal nursing home rules to raise care quality and patient rights. The plan would require thousands of homes to hire more staff and fund extensive training for aides, with round the clock licensed nurse coverage costing an estimated 100 million dollars yearly. Congress moves to set statutory standards, signaling the most substantial reforms since 1974. The draft awaits Office of Management and Budget review and final rule publication in weeks, with a three month comment period before adoption.
Convicted murderer Charles Manson, jailed in California, objects after letters, pictures and a macrame doll he donated to Muhlenberg Community Theater were not sold. The Owensboro Messenger Enquirer reports his handwritten letter condemning the decision amid planned protests and a broader fundraising auction.
Cedar Rapids marked a Bicentennial Fourth with about 60,000 spectators on Mays Island and in downtown for the Freedom fireworks. Paul Otteson of You Theatre organized street performances and a first time Cedar Rapids Fourth show, hoping to repeat next year. At Ellis Park the scene included a packed pool, water skiers, and horseshoe players led by Ronnie Burgess, a longtime enthusiast.
The spouses of Dole, Babbitt, Simon and others bring notable credentials including Harvard Law, law practice, and public service. Elizabeth Dole, Jeanne Simon, Hattie Babbitt and others are seen as eligible for high office in their own right. Some balance careers with campaigning and causes like refugee resettlement and literacy.
Gov. Branstad says a 66 200 maximum for the state education director could deter applicants. He notes Cedar Rapids and Council Bluffs districts pay higher superintendents, comparing the post to a university president over the governor. Branstad expects Iowa's strong national reputation to aid recruitment.
A humorous line about aging where the speaker quips that sweets have surpassed cake in price. The joke plays on rising costs and the idea of getting older making small pleasures pricier.
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