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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1992
Page
4
The Linn County Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Coalition highlights both troubling and hopeful points from a recent teen sex survey. It notes younger initiation, high reported intercourse among 12th graders, and overestimation of peers activity, but urges parents to openly share values and provide information on menstruation and sexuality.
The article notes skepticism from Senator Grassley and other affected persons as the MIA POW issue persists with about 2265 missing service members. Grassley criticizes Vietnamese assurances and warns that thawing relations could lessen pressure for full accounts while colleagues debate the best approach.
Guest column argues MISD is not in financial peril and disputes claims of a looming crisis. It notes existing spaces at Washington and Mentzer, cites past closures as enrollment driven, and says merger would raise taxes and require future bonds, not offer immediate relief.
A reader urges Marion Independent district supporters to back a merger with Linn-Mar, arguing no dividing lines will remain and Marion will be central. The writer notes most voters live in Marion and claims directors will be elected by all, urging a third approval after two prior votes.
Mary Ames of Marion argues against Linn-Mar's merger plan claiming Marion Independent remains debt free with ample capital and space. She emphasizes small district appeal in a large metro and urges a no vote to protect local schools and community values.
Residents thank Cedar Rapids police officers Jerry Potter and Joseph Auchus, area firefighters, and paramedics for going beyond duty. Mercy Medical Center staff, doctors and nurses, also receive appreciation for their efforts to save Bobbi Ebbesen.
Lynn S. Schulte of Mount Vernon expresses gratitude to supporters and volunteers after running for the District 50 House seat. She thanks voters who cast ballots and those who offered encouragement during the campaign.
A couple urges voters to unify the Marion Independent and Linn-Mar school districts into a single community system. They argue combined facilities and tax benefits will improve quality education for their five children and six grandchildren and extend to all residents. The group backs the planned education board and administrators to deliver a decade of progress.
A current Education for Ministry student notes a landmark for Episcopal women in the United Kingdom as they won the right to be ordained as priests on November 11. American women priests set a precedent in 1970, showing acceptance by laity and community and fueling church growth.
Tammy Roberts argues against mandatory helmets, citing NHTSA figures that accidents cost little of overall medical expenses and helmets offer limited protection. She urges rider education and road awareness to improve safety for all motorists.
Imogene Johnson thanks Senators Grassley and Harkin and Representative Nussle for pushing Medicare to reconsider ambulance charges for three hospital transfers of her 85 year old mother. Medicare paid two of the three claims after inquiries and copies of her letters were shared with the agency. She urges others to write their congressmen.
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