Peer pressure drives rising youth drug use in schools
Educators note shifting sources of influence from family to peers as drugs spread among grade school to high school students. Experts forecast more experimentation, multiple drug use, and a gradual decline in general condemnation, with studies tracking Seventh to Twelfth graders across Iowa Nebraska Wisconsin Illinois.
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Cool Dry Weather Expected In 90 Day Summer Outlook
The National Weather Service reports a 60 percent chance of below normal temperatures across the East Coast South and much of the Southwest and Far West this summer. The north central states including Michigan Wyoming Montana face similar odds of above normal temperatures with a tossup for overall warmer or cooler conditions in the Ohio Valley through the northern Rockies. Drought hit states like Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa the Dakotas and Nebraska show a 5 to 4 odds of below normal rainfall, while Florida Texas the central lower Mississippi valley the Great Basin and the Northwest may see more rain.
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Birthday greetings stall Senate adjournment for Humphrey
Senate delayed recess for Memorial Day as Sen. Orrin Hatch led a Republican tribute to Sen. Hubert Humphrey with a birthday resolution signed by all pages. Majority Leader Byrd praised the gesture and promised a duplicate notice from Democratic pages before adjourning. Byrd shared childhood anecdotes and his long fiddle-playing hobby, concluding after Democratic pages signed their greeting.
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West Virginia
Watch It Girls No Beards Dress Code Update
LUBBOCK Texas UPI report says the school district solidified the 1977 78 dress code by removing sex specific rules. Boys may not wear strapless gowns and girls may not grow beards though mustaches are allowed if neatly trimmed.
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Trudeaus Announce Separation Officially
Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and Margaret Trudeau confirmed their months long separation on Friday. The statement says Margaret seeks an independent career and the couple will live apart with Pierre retaining custody of their three sons. Margaret has pursued photography and personal autonomy, sparking public interest in the couple’s future.
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Judge Rejects Ex Bank Officer Leniency Plea
Marvin Gassman a former officer of New Vienna Savings Bank pleaded guilty to embezzling 186000 over four years and adding a 56000 false entry. U.S. District Judge Edward J. McManus denied reducing the two year prison term or dropping the 10000 fine noting lack of indigence at sentencing and urged relief through administrative channels while recommending favorable parole consideration when eligible.
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Panel Rules Out Primaries In Senate Financing Bill
The Senate Rules Committee voted to remove primary campaigns from a public financing bill for Senate elections and lowered spending limits. It also allowed specified aides to solicit contributions and set the general election limit at 250000 dollars or 10 cents per eligible voter, whichever is greater.
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UPI
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Gazette Trends Weekly Stock Summary Preview
The Gazette outlines weekly stock and commodity quotes in the Trend section each Sunday. It notes a daily back section feature for financial news and prices.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette Rates and Publication Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 lists pricing for carrier and mail subscriptions, with rates for Afternoon Edition and weekend editions. It notes mailing address at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa and exclusive AP news use rights.
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