Mills College decision sparks debate on gender equality
The Mills College case on admitting men prompts reflection on double standards in higher education. Commentators compare Mills with Virginia Military Institute, weighing private versus public status, the impact of women’s colleges, and calls to reform coed campuses. Warren Hellman’s stance at Mills highlights ongoing tensions.
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Mills College
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Calif
Virginia Military Institute
VMI
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Mount Holyoke College
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Warren Hellman
Hellman
Mills
Cedar Rapids Pair Sue Dysart Man Over Hepatitis Claims
Two Cedar Rapids residents sue Dysart man Frank Loutsch in Linn County District Court alleging he knew of his Type B hepatitis infection in June 1988 and enticed them to have sexual relations. Wood accuses Loutsch of causing her infection. Burgher says he was infected by Wood. They seek damages for medical costs, lost wages, and permanent impairment.
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Dick Hogan
Cedar Rapids
Dysart
Linn County
Charmain Wood
John Burgher
Frank Loutsch
Loutsch
Wood
Burgher
Leutsch
Fired census worker apologizes for disclosure
Cedar Rapids census worker Stephen Larson apologized after being fired for reporting a man interviewed for the census to police. Larson said he erred in violating confidentiality and urged forgiveness while noting his opposition to illegal drug use remains unchanged.
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Rick Smith Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Stephen Larson
Larson
Second Ave. SE
Census Bureau
Tom Moss
U.S. Census Bureau
Moss
Glen Fox
Narcotics Bureau
County attorney to study I-380 fatality
Linn County Attorney's Office will review the I 380 fatal crash in Cedar Rapids to determine if charges are warranted. Witnesses say Miller rode on the car hood driven by Clapp a Marion teen. Miller died after the car overturned and struck him.
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Linn County Attorney
Interstate 380
Cedar Rapids
Ronald Hansen
Miller
Jason Clapp
Lynn Dr
Marion
Gas prices swing as Memorial Day nears in Iowa
Gasoline prices in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City fluctuated this week with unleaded self serve ranging around 1.05 to 1.14 per gallon and Iowa Department of Natural Resources official Kitty Sibold noting volatility. Kerr McGee station owner Jerry Keeney blamed big oil companies for price swings while small stations must match them to stay competitive. Wholesale prices fell slightly Tuesday as consumer prices varied across the region.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Kitty Sibold
Energy Bureau
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Sibold
Jerry Keeney
Kerr McGee
First Ave
Keeney
Spending bill heads to Senate after House vote
The House finished a $4 billion spending bill before Memorial Day recess. It includes $300 million for Nicaragua and $420 million to aid Panama's economy, plus funds for domestic programs. The Senate was expected to approve and send the measure to President Bush for signature.
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Bush
Panama
Nicaragua
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