U S Leads in Science Faces Declining Support Warns Study
An 18 month study funded by the National Science Foundation warns the United States may lose its edge in science as support wanes. Professors Bruce Smith and Joseph Karlesky report reduced funding for basic research, rising costs, and a shift toward applied work, urging policy action.
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New York
UPI
America
Change Magazine Press
National Science Foundation
Bruce Smith
Columbia University
Joseph Karlesky
Franklin and Marshall College
Karlesky
Smith
Southern University
Elderly Housing Funds Sought In Iowa City
The First Christian Church seeks HUD funds to build 100 housing units for the elderly and handicapped in Iowa City. Pastor Robert Welsh says area churches may join. Mayor Mary Newhouser supports the idea. If the city buys the old post office as a center, construction may start there. otherwise sites will be explored.
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Iowa City
First Christian Church
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Robert Welsh
Mary Newhouser
Welsh
Child Killed In Farm Mishap Near Holy Cross
A 21 month old boy, Michael Schneider, was struck by farm machinery at his parents' farm near Holy Cross and died at a Dubuque hospital about two hours later. Funeral services are planned for Monday at Holy Cross Catholic Church with calling hours after 2 p.m. Sunday at Kramer’s funeral home in Dyersville.
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Holy Cross
Here
Michael Schneider
Charles Schneider
Dubuque
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Kramer
Dyersville
Carter Catches 25 30 Bream On Blackbeard Island Fishing Trip
President Carter and three friends fished for four hours on Blackbeard Island near Georgia, catching an estimated 25 to 30 bream. The group, including confidant Charles Kirbo, ate lunch before returning to Musgrove Plantation. The trip coincided with the Memorial Day weekend as Rosalynn and Amy remained in Plains.
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ST. Simons Island
Carter
Charles Kirbo
Blackbeard Island
Georgia
Atlanta
Kirbo
Jim Bishop
Carlton Hicks
North Pond
Bishop
Hicks
Brunswick
Musgrove Plantation
Georgia Island
Rosalynn
Amy
Interior Department
Bureau of Sports Fisheries
U.S. Mulls Killing Problem Eagles
The interior department weighs a limited killing of golden eagles amid rising livestock losses. Officials say such action could avert mass killings, while stressing no plan is adopted. Ranchers in Montana Wyoming and Texas report eagle predation and the 1962 law imposes fines up to $10,000 and two years for killing a eagle.
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Washington
Interior Department
Harvey Willoughby
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Denver
Willoughby
U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Marler
Montana
Wyoming
Texas
North America
Water hardness linked to lower heart death risk study
A National Research Council study for the EPA says hard water may lower heart disease and stroke risk while soft water carries risks from cadmium lead and copper. The 18 month report about 22 organic compounds in drinking water urges further research before regulatory conclusions.
Cedar Rapids Briefs Report Vehicle and Garage Theft Drops
Police say gas valued at 57 and a citizen band radio antenna valued at 90 were stolen from A-1 Disposal Service trucks. At Pierson's Flower Shop a purse and 75 in cash vanished. A garage on Bever Avenue SE lost a 600 tool box and tools, a 5 gas can, and a 150 motor. Other reads note shop sales, events, and local notices.
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A-1 Disposal Service
Fiftieth Avenue
Velma Kleinmeyer
Iowa City
Pierson
Ellis Boulevard
Robert J. Smith
Twenty-ninth Street
Bever Avenue
Man Arrested In Park Incident
Cedar Rapids man Gerald Bowers aged 33 living at 631 A Avenue NW was arrested at Sugar Bottom recreation area after noon Friday in connection with an incident at a ladies restroom. He faces criminal trespass charges and was held overnight in Johnson County jail before being released on his own recognizance Saturday.
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Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Gerald Bowers
A Avenue NW
Sugar Bottom
Bowers
Johnson County
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Hiawatha Garden Center
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Marion
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CPA
Roosevelt Royale
King Tut Tours
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Ellis Blvd
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Stag
Linn County Dental Society
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Cedar Rapids Country Club
D.D. Olsen
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