24 Nov 1993
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1993
Page
1
The 19th century themed display at Granger House in Mari on showcases holiday traditions of a middle class family. The exhibit opens Friday with details on page 1B.
Cedar Rapids Washington High School students prepared last night to compete in February for a chance to appear on the televised game show Black History Showdown. Page 3B notes details.
Airline operations face potential disruptions as United workers strike while American Airlines works toward normal service. Passengers may encounter delays and cancellations despite AA resuming standard operations. Details on page 3A.
Journey Gazette columnist Mike Hlas reviews the Prairie Lights Hawkeye Classic, a women's basketball tournament sponsored by an Iowa City bookstore. Details and analysis appear on page 1C.
Columnist Susan Bondy urges investors to hope for the best while identifying and avoiding the worst-case scenarios. Details on page 6C.
A lighthearted quip noting people savor desserts but often seek a substantial entree to accompany them, poking fun at culinary cravings with a playful twist.
Shalae Schulte, 11, of Norway, earned an opportunity to dance with the Joffrey Ballet in The Nutcracker after eight years of training. The announcement appears in Thursday's Youth Plus in the Gazette.
Iowa Health Reform Council tentatively backed a plan for individuals to buy their own health care, with employers required to offer access to group rates but not fund benefits. The plan, proposed by Dr. Charles Eversmann Jr., includes a five year evaluation and targets cost control, quality, and access.
Linn County supervisors plan phased upgrades over three to five years to consolidate about a dozen scattered transmitters into a VHF system with microwave links. Projects include three new towers near Troy Mills, County Home Road, and Palisades-Kepler State Park, plus a joint dispatch center discussion with Cedar Rapids officials.
ISU economists warn farm income in Iowa could fall 55 to 70 percent in 1993 94 due to flood losses amounting to 1.33 to 1.68 billion dollars. Reduced farm spending may trim state activity by about 3 billion, with recovery hinging on 1994 weather and possible drought impacts.
The Iowa Hospital Association notes a 5.9 percent drop in total patient days in the first six months of 1993 and a 0.2 percent decline in outpatient visits, sparking debate on whether third party payers and insurance pressure are pushing earlier discharges. Doctors acknowledge cases of premature release but cite new surgical options and at home care as alternatives.
Washington Post reports Senate leaders race to rescue the Brady handgun bill with a five day waiting period as Congress contemplates modifications after January 25. Negotiations resume with House Speaker Foley calling the session extraordinary and other leaders calling the session historic if health care reform passes.
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