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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1987

Page

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Iowas Weather Outlook For The Day

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.

U S Weighs Tougher Nursing Home Standards Across Nation

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.

New York Times Washington Congress Department of Health and Human Services Houses Gan Secretary of Health and Human Services Otis Bowen Office of Management and Budget William Roper Institute of Medicine National Academy of Sciences

Manson complains over theater donation kept from sale

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.

Owensboro Charles Manson Manson San Quentin California Muhlenberg Pee Wee Herman Whoopi Goldberg Central City Owensboro Messenger Inquirer Sharon Tate

Cedar Rapids Fourth of July Celebrations Keep Traditions Alive

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.

Eric Strand Cedar Rapids Mays Island Paul Otteson You Theatre Second Street Ellis Park Ronnie Burgess

Wives of 1988 presidential contenders impress by own careers

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.

Judy Daubenmier Des Moines Bureau ES Moines Dole Babbitt Simon Harvard Law School Phil Roeder Iowa Democratic Party Elizabeth Dole Jeanne Simon Hattie Babbitt

Iowa education chief salary cap may hinder job hunt

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.

Judy Daubenmierazette Des Moines Bureau Iowa Robert Benton Terry Branstad Branstad the Gazette State Department Cedar Rapids Council Bluffs

Today’s Chuckle: Candies Cost More Than the Cake

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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