Turmoil in Cedar Rapids Over Minority Business Programs
Two major contractors Kinderknecht Construction Co and Knutson Construction merged to build the Ground Transportation Center in Cedar Rapids, sparking debate over MBE and WBE programs. The joint venture follows a bidding clash and court action, highlighting federal goals to channel work to minority and women enterprises to secure funding.
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Shorter Than Peers Fueled by Family Abuse
A Cedar Rapids girl ages six showed extreme growth retardation linked to psychosocial dwarfism. Doctors at the University of Iowa Hospitals say mistreatment by parents triggered the condition, which halts growth hormone production. Linn County officials note several similar cases among local children.
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Queen detours around fatal crash on Yosemite approach
Three Secret Service agents were killed and two sheriff's deputies injured in a head on collision on a mountain highway near Yosemite as Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip detoured to the park. The royal party proceeded to spend a quiet weekend after the accident.
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Weather and culture notes headline page references
Weather coverage notes good for skiing in Midwest while business slows. Remembering past years of low mood and no unemployment insurance before. Spring makeup advice split between cool and bold. C.R. Symphony promises diverse musical eras in new program.
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Tale of Surpluses and Calories in the Nation
A brief note discusses the country facing unmanageable surpluses in wheat corn and calories. Copyright details are not specified.
Papal visit sour note in Nicaragua amid Panama joy
In Managua Pope John Paul II faced a Sandinista led protest during a large outdoor rally. The leftist regime briefly delayed a flight’s takeoff as Vatican displeasure grew. Archbishop Marcos McGrath rejected the prepared welcoming message at Campo Simon Bolivar in Panama City.
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Kirkpatrick Urges Marshall Plan for Central America
U N ambassador Jeane Kirkpatrick called for a major U S aid program for Central America modeled on the Marshall Plan. She warned leaders fear Soviet subversion and guerrilla tactics in the region and urged development assistance to counter it.
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