YWCA aids separated parents visit program
Cedar Rapids social worker Robyn White coordinates a YWCA program helping separated parents visit their children. Details on page 1B.
26 Nov 1993
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1993
Page
1
Cedar Rapids social worker Robyn White coordinates a YWCA program helping separated parents visit their children. Details on page 1B.
Tony Knight moved his gunmaking company from Missouri to Iowa to capitalize on local bank financing for a new factory. The article notes bankers aided the relocation and directs readers to page 5C for full details.
Rick Barry former Cedar Rapids Sharpshooters coach said the Fury fell in Moline Illinois stating the margin was a single minute of defensive intensity. He noted the team needs stronger defense to flip a three win to a three loss swing.
Staunton Illinois police chief Ron Masinelli used a submachine gun found in a department locker to raise funds for turkeys. He sold the weapon to a licensed dealer for 600 dollars, then bought turkeys for the needy and delivered them. Extra funds will support Christmas gifts. He plans to sell more unused weapons in the future.
A lighthearted quip notes that age does not erase a playful impulse. It pokes fun at the idea that being older equals not acting foolishly and keeps a cheerful, aging-uncertainty tone.
Oprah Winfrey produces and stars in There Are No Children Here to tell the Chicago housing project story. TV Vision in Saturday's Gazette notes the program aims to highlight a family’s experiences and the importance of the narrative.
Iowa officials report a construction labor crunch driven by a building boom, low interest rates, and flood aftermath. Despite record October employment and high permit activity, analysts say the influx of workers is slow and the climate deters recruiting, leaving firms struggling to catch up before winter.
A winter storm dumped up to 10 inches of snow in northwest Iowa causing at least two fatal accidents and treacherous driving. The snow largely cleared by noon, with light snow possible again tonight to Sunday, and record cold expected with subzero overnight lows across the state. Sioux City posted a record high of 14 degrees for November 25, while Rock Rapids measured 10 inches.
Germany's VW and IG Metall reach a two year agreement starting next year to cut the work week from 36 to 28.8 hours a five day to four day schedule. The plan aims to save nearly 1 billion dollars annually in wages and stave off losses.
A survey of 44 children's hospitals found average gunshot treatment costs of 14,434 per child in 1991, similar to one year of private college expenses. Lawrence McAndrews of the National Association of Children's Hospitals cites gun injuries as a leading cause of death and injury among youths.
Retailers Mattel Hasbro and Target push toys beyond Saturday cartoons with in store play spaces and year round ads. Coupons targeted to kids appear in magazines while TV spots and exclusive shows like Nick and Noel tie toys videos and books to holiday shopping. Critics say holiday marketing exploits children for consumption.
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