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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1986

Page

24

Puppets teach seniors to tackle elder abuse of substances

Betty Johnson of the Area Substance Abuse Council leads puppet shows in Eastern Iowa to educate seniors about misuse of prescription drugs alcohol and over the counter meds. More than 1 million Americans over 65 misuse substances and programs use 7 minute skits with characters including Shorty to spur discussion and solutions.

Iowa Betty Johnson Area Substance Abuse Council Johnson ASAC Bob Hanzelka

Harlem’s modern manchild a more deadly urban threat

Two decades after Manchild in the Promised Land, Claude Brown observes a new urban monster in Harlem. He notes youths, largely uneducated and homeless, who desire money for sneakers and jeans, become increasingly violent as studies show. Brown recalls a shift from rivalries to murders over radios and lenses, describing a city gripped by fear and cynicism.

Rick Hampson York The Promised Land Harlem Claude Brown Manchild Brown Ohio State University University of Pennsylvania

Sniffles centers offer child care while parents work

The article examines new facilities like Sniffles and Sneezes that care for sick children during work hours. Spokesman Henri Van Ryn notes family dynamics have shifted with more dual income households, making at home sick days harder, so such centers become a viable alternative for busy parents.

America Henri van Ryn Miami Beach Fla van Ryn

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