18 Nov 1991
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1991
Page
1
A chorus of children joined the Cedar Rapids Symphony for a Sunday concert at the Paramount Theatre aimed at young audiences. The centerpiece was a Dr. Seuss tale Gerald McBoing Boing about a boy who only makes percussion sounds. Review on page 6B.
A guide for buyers on affordable computer gifts including a CD ROM drive VGA color monitor hard disk drive and a modem. Details on page 6C.
The Hawks defeated High Five America 105 to 67 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena after a sluggish start against Ukraine. Coach Tom Davis praised his team, saying he thought they were a lot better in Sunday’s exhibition.
Stewart and Terri David of Asheville plan to host unroasted turkeys as guests on Thanksgiving, sharing stuffed squash and pumpkin pie to protest farming practices. The couple cites beak trimming, overcrowded houses, and chemical use amid criticism of industry standards. NC Poultry Federation head Ed Woodhouse defends processors.
The Gazette notes its use of soybean ink and recycled newsprint to support sustainability. Readers are urged to recycle newspapers using city drop boxes at City Carton, econofoods, and Hy-Vee locations in Marion and surrounding areas.
A light humor item noting a quip about taking orders to swim and joking about doing the backstroke when told to get in the swim of things.
Bankers warn a floating rate cap could force lenders to close or limit accounts. About 60 million MasterCard and Visa users may lose cards or face lower limits and higher fees. Senate backing and Bush proposals clash with fears of a fresh downturn and elitist credit access. Treasury chief Brady rejects the plan calling it wacky legislation.
A study by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. found 47 percent of adults in September rate respecting parents as a top value, up nine points from 1989, while valuing having nice things fell from 36 to 26 percent. Researchers cite economic pressure driving a shift toward family.
The former Ellis YMCA will reopen as Ellis Community Center on December 1 after a Sunday fundraiser and meeting attended by about 200. Friends of Ellis Inc. organizers report donations of time and equipment while seeking more support. Memberships standard set at 195 for families and 100 for many categories.
Rosemary Lake, a full time AIDS program coordinator with the American Red Cross and the Rapids AIDS Project in Cedar Rapids, works with clients affected by HIV. She notes denial fear and rage but sees growth knowledge and joy in her daily work.
A Washington survey for the Alliance for Aging Research finds most Americans aim for a 100th birthday yet fear losing independence as they age. Two-thirds want to reach 100, 75 percent fear dependence, and about 80 percent fear nursing homes more than sudden death.
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