Rural city schools plan for 21st century education
Johnson Elementary in Cedar Rapids and Oxford Junction schools face competing views on how to prepare kindergartners for the 21st century. Cedar Rapids parents favor foreign language and computers along with basics, while Oxford Junction residents rally for strong core education and fewer outside mandates. Parents stress equal opportunity as the Class of 2000 enters kindergarten.
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Johnson Elementary
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Ian McCuskey
Johnson
Oxford Junction
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Deb Larkey
Daniel
Larkey
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Nancy Wendler
Peter
Two Visions for Cedar Rapids and Oxford Junction Schools in 2000
Cedar Rapids and Oxford Junction officials share commitment to basic education but diverge on how to reach the year 2000. Cedar Rapids foresees broader teaching roles and growing needs, while Oxford Junction fears rural value loss amid court and legislative influence.
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Cedar Rapids
Oxford Junction
Stephen Daeschner
Daeschner
New York tests red light cameras at three intersections
New York City will pilot red light cameras at three intersections for three months starting December. The devices, used in 40 countries, will photo license plates of violators. Officials expect deterrence and potential revenue, with three European manufacturers financing the project.
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West Germany
Canada
Australia
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Ross Sandler
Steven Matthews
Harrison Goldin
Today’s Chuckle on Employment Counselor Writings
A light item notes a playful view of an employment counselor as someone with a hire calling, in a humorous coinage. The joke relies on a pun linking hiring and calling.
Traer Elementary Introduces Advanced Computer Program
An elementary school in Traer launches an ambitious computer program aimed at giving young students crucial tech skills for the future. Educators call it one of the most advanced in the state as the district prepares pupils for a tech driven era.
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Traer
Iowa's Weather Outlook For Late Afternoon Showers
Increasing cloudiness today with a good chance of late afternoon showers. High in the middle 50s. Weather section note directs readers to page 15A.
Jet captain's flying time questioned
Denver AP report says co-pilot Lee Bruecher appeared to be at the controls of Continental Flight 1713 when it crashed after takeoff on Nov 15 at Stapleton. Capt. Frank Zvonek had 67 hours as DC-9 captain, with most time earned during and after certification.
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Frank Zvonek
Stapleton International Airport
Lee Edward Bruecher
Zvonek
Unarmed intruder halted near White House gate
Secret Service officers arrested 25 year old Michael Davis of Langley Park Maryland after he scaled the White House fence and sprinted toward the West Wing stairway while President Reagan was in residence. Davis was stopped at 2 30 p m at a guard station outside the West Wing.
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White House
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West Wing
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Methwick Residence float nets third in Cedar Rapids parade
Nosing forward Jerry Pettit, known as Frosty the Snowman, steers the Methwick Residence Community float down Second Avenue in Cedar Rapids for the Christmas parade. Deb Struve and Lori Meyers flank Pettit as the float earns third place for non profit groups.
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Frosty the Snowman
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Second Avenue
Cedar Rapids
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Deb Struve
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