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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1987
Page
4
Examines American homicide risk, citing FBI data and a series of expert opinions. Details murder probabilities by race and gender, contrasts U S rates with Europe Australia and Canada, and notes a high overall national danger.
The Cedar Rapids area reports 57 murders in twenty years, with 30 incidents traced 1977 to 1986 and two 1987 cases solved. police chief cites close ties between victims and suspects. Experts debate prevention through family violence programs, community services, tougher penalties, and handgun reduction, stressing long-term commitment and practical steps for safety.
Metro Iowa notes that 21st Street SW at Beverly Road will close from 9 am today for about three days for Chicago Northwestern rail surface repairs. Also reported is a nationwide Electrolux community donation of 32,000 refurbished canister vacuums worth over $2 million to 25 Eastern Iowa service agencies, coordinated by United Way of East Central Iowa to multiple organizations. Indian Creek Nature Center Charitable Trust received a $50,000 anonymous gift to fund an endowment, with matching by a donor to be completed by Thanksgiving. Alice Herndon named Cedar Rapids minority business enterprise and contract compliance officer, replacing Gene Jackson who resigned amid hiring-practices disputes. A Cedar Rapids Public Library survey will assess resident views to guide future resources.
University of Iowa scientists and University of Illinois researchers seek a better eyedrop drug to treat Herpes Simplex in the cornea. The team aims to deliver a potent pro drug with fewer daily applications, targeting the virus directly. NIH funds $3861100 for three years, with Barfknecht Schoenwald Hendricks Sugar guiding manufacturing, testing, and evaluation.
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