Prison tour aims to deter youths through shock program
Five Linn County juvenile offenders visited Fort Madison Prison in a pilot program designed to deter future violations. Modeled after New Jersey’s Rahway Scared Straight, the project aims to shock youths into avoiding crime with realistic prison life depictions. The effort, praised by officials for its caution and cost efficiency, includes screening and follow up as needed.
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WMT
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Brent Harstad
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Bev Slager
Jim Leidigh
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Leh
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Lehdigh
Harstad
JA two in one fund campaign reaches milestone
Campaign chairman Gary Whiting announced the first goal of the Junior Achievement two in one fund drive has been achieved. Contributions and pledges total 60,750 to cover January through June and the next JA fiscal year ending June 30, 1980. The board aims to raise 130,000 over 18 months, with final campaign phases launching next week and a June 1 completion target.
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JA Board of Directors
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JA Economic Education Center
Organizational Change and Personal Stress Workshop
A one day continuing education workshop will cover coping with organizational change and personal stress for registered and licensed practitioners. The session aims to provide practical strategies and stress management tools to maintain professional performance.
Not a vitamin Pangamic acid questioned by Cornell expert
Elaine Rose of Cornell University warns Pangamic acid is not a vitamin as it lacks proof of essential body function. FDA warns consumers about false vitamin promotions and notes potassium chloride marketed as a diet supplement can be fatal if misused.
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UPI
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Cornell University
Rose
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Producer Coe dies in Los Angeles
Fred Coe, noted producer and director of Broadway and television’s golden age, died Sunday of a heart attack in Los Angeles at age 64. On this date in 1976 an earthquake in northeastern Italy caused widespread destruction and killed nearly 1,000 people.
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Los Angeles
Fred Coe
Italy
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