Should patients know of diagnosis Yes doctors say Soviets no
Doctors in the United States generally favor informing patients of their diagnosis as part of transparent care, while Soviet medical practice has historically limited disclosure. The Gazette examines how cultural and legal norms shape patient access to medical information on this issue.
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Iowa sports and civic notes from Cedar Rapids
May 2 marked the start of METRO parking valets in downtown Cedar Rapids with IOWA bow ties to boost shopper enthusiasm and parkade use. The Cedar Rapids City Council weighed a final rezoning decision for Rescar Inc. on Page 4A. Bob Yaw remains active at Souvenir Pen and Pencil Co. in Cedar Rapids. Hayden Fry plans for a strong 1988 Hawkeye team with Hartlieb Cook Haight Kratch. Mike Hlas weighs Final Four relevance and Big 8 prestige. Westdale Four theaters moved to a new joint venture. Lyng announces grain loan collateral relief for farmers on 1987 crop. Page references: 1B 6B 9B.
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Todays Chuckle Real wisdom avoids needing it
A wry quip suggests real wisdom lies in dodging situations that demand cleverness or skill. The joke notes that true smarts are shown by skipping tricky moments rather than solving them.
Dukakis Beats Jackson In Connecticut Primary
Michael Dukakis defeated Jesse Jackson 2-1 in Connecticut as 98 percent of precincts reported Dukakis with 59 percent. Bush won the Republican side after Bob Dole withdrew, setting up Wisconsin showdown while Gore lagged and Simon stayed low. Dukakis aims for delegates ahead of next contests.
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IBP to Waterloo eyes processing expansion and jobs
IBP Inc. plans to shift a $40 million hog slaughter and boning plant from Manchester to a 365000 square foot facility north of Elk Heights near Waterloo. Construction starts soon with completion in 18 months. The move will create 1200 to 1500 full time jobs and establish a second major operation in Waterloo.
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IBP Expands in Waterloo Area with Large Slaughter Plant
IBP plans a Waterloo facility capable of slaughtering four million hogs annually, employing 1,200 to 1,500 workers with a $20 million payroll. The firm operates 15 plants across eight states, including pork sites at Columbus Junction Council Bluffs and Storm Lake and a Denison beef operation. IBP employs 5,500 in Iowa with an $88 million payroll. last year sales reached $7.7 billion, processing 7.8 million cattle and 7.5 million hogs. Deere & Co. hires 7,050 in the Waterloo region. Peterson says IBP will reach full production in three years.
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Two Justice officials resign over Meese affair
Deputy Attorney General Arnold Burns and Assistant Attorney General William Weld quit their posts in a coordinated move after nine months of Meese related investigations. They handed in resignations at the White House before informing Edwin Meese, aiming to protect the department from ongoing scrutiny.
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Des Moines Trooper Stops Speeder Cards Cocaine Bust
A routine I 80 traffic stop near Atlantic led to the largest cocaine seizure in state history. A California man, Orlando Rene Monte, 33, of Los Angeles, faces federal charges for possession with intent to deliver about 190 pounds of cocaine.
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Eastern Iowa pastors deem Swaggart discipline fair
Assemblies of God pastors in Eastern Iowa say the action against Jimmy Swaggart is fair. Swaggart faces at least one year away from pulpit and TV, with two years of rehabilitation to follow after a written agreement to enter rehab. He stepped down February 21 after a tearful confession to his congregation.
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