Hidden Alcoholism Among Women Faces Stigma and Treatment Barriers
A rehabilitated housewife Jane shares that society views drunken women as disgusting while men are judged less harshly. Experts say double standards deter women from seeking help, with doctors noting rising female addiction and dual dependence on drugs and alcohol. The shift toward more women in the workforce makes female alcoholism more visible.
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Jane
F. William Bennett
Sedlacek
Mercy Hospital
Don Winkler
Dr. Bennett
Bennett
Winkler
Iowa City
Midyear resignations prompt policy talk at GWAEA board
The Grant Wood Area Education Agency board began drafting a policy on midyear resignations prompted by recurring staff departures. They discussed notice requirements and replacement costs, while also approving two legislative statements and hearing a presentation on services for severely handicapped students.
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Alburnett
Grant Wood Area Education Agency Board of Directors
Grant Wood Education Association
Liz Moore
John Bousley
Marion
Iowa Association of School Boards
GWAEA
Dwight Bode
Clarence Hosford
Monticello
Bode
Lauree Gerber
Cedar Rapids
Alburnett’s
Former Cedar Rapids Teacher Killed by Nicaraguan Guardsmen
John McCarty II, 26, a Cedar Rapids school alumnus and former sixth grade teacher at the American Embassy School in Managua, was shot dead in his car during a police chase after a bomb explosion. The State Department requests a full investigation as the guard troops deny tying him to the incident.
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Cedar Rapids
Nicaragua
U.S. State Department
State Department
Tom Reston
John McCarty II
McCarty
Reston
Dennis Pridgen
Nicara
Washington High School
University of Iowa
Managua
Marjorie McCarty
John
Decorah
Beth
Strawberry Point
Roberson Funeral
Residents challenge Cedar Rapids Discovery Village zoning
Northbrook Residents Association sues Linn County and Discovery Village Inc. to nullify a city council rezoning from single family to residential transitional for a nearby housing project for adults with mental retardation. The suit seeks an injunction and argues the change harms property values and was arbitrary. Plans include 21 houses with five to six residents each plus two houseparents, with completion targeted next year.
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Northbrook
Cedar Rapids
Northbrook Residents Association
Linn District Court
Discovery Village Inc
St. Rose Convent of
la Crosse
Wis
Northbrook Group
Linn-Mar maintenance workers approve 7.8 percent raise
The Linn-Mar Community School District reaches a negotiated package averaging a 7.8 percent raise for 26 full time maintenance and custodial workers plus temporary summer help. The plan adds a 33 cent per hour across the board, raises Blue Cross BCBS coverage to 46 dollars monthly, boosts annual physical allowances to 40 dollars, and increases Social Security contributions with a federal mediator aiding talks. The board will vote on the contract at Thursday's meeting.
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Linn-Mar
Dave DeWalle
Limn-Mar Service Personnel Association
DeWalle
Marion YMCA Weekday Activity Schedule and Local Notices
The Marion branch YMCA lists non aquatic classes from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m including preschool gymnastics fitness and volleyball leagues. Aquatic schedule runs 9 a.m. to 7:15 p.m with lessons, swim teams, and family swim. Kiwanis hear Dr. Hammond on land use policy at 6:15 p.m. Thursday at Suburban. Marion Business Girls meet at 6:30 p.m. at I C C F Hall. Taube Ice Rink closed for season. Telephone contact for Tastee Freez provided.
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YMCA
Marion Branch
Kiwanis — Club
David Hammond
Iowa
Fire department log reports Monday 2:05 p.m. call
Marion fire crews respond to a medical assistance call at 15th Street and Grand Avenue after a 2 05 p m entry.
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15Th Street
Grand Avenue
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Grant Wood
Nancy Werner
Special Education
Monroe Developmental Center
Alburnett Community
John Bouslog
Discovery Village
Ray
I.C.C.F. Hall
Taube
Marion Park
Marion Tastee Freez
Don Heald Insurance
11Th Street
Patcraft
Doug McGowan
Plush
Nylon
Saxony
Vy. Nyl. & Poly
Scotchgero
Pat Crafts
Poly
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