Dyslexia remains a puzzle to nation's researchers
Iowa City reports in a Gazette article on a dyslexia seminar citing Dr. G Frank Judisch and Joyce Hood. The discussion highlights a 3 percent child impact and 1 to 5 percent gender differences, with causes largely unresolved and eye disorders not to blame.
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Iowa City
G. Frank Judisch
University of Iowa
Iowa Academy of
Judisch
Hood
U of I’s
Elizabeth Forell
Forell
Iowans Cut Use of Weight Loss Pills Sharply
A Iowa Board study shows 1977 to 1981 sales of obesity drugs fell 88 percent after banning weight loss prescriptions. Amphetamines Biphetamine Dexadrine Diphylets fell 70 percent, Methamphetamines 81 percent, Preludin 96 percent, with total four-drug decline 69 percent. Ritalin down 36 percent. 2.8 million tablets in 1977 to 667 thousand in 1981.
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Judy Daubenmier
Des Moines
Pharmacy Board
Iowa
Iowa Board of Medical Examiners
Drug Enforcement Administration
Interest rate set for late tax in Iowa for 1983
Iowa Revenue Director Gerald Bair announced a 14 percent delinquent tax interest rate for 1983, set by law two percentage points below the 12 month average prime rate ending Sept. 30, 1982. The current year delinquent rate is 17 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Iowa
Gerald Bair
Bair
Leach Attacks Gluba At Iowa Forum Over Rural Policy
Iowa 1st District Rep James Leach criticizes opponent Bill Gluba as anti rural during a League of Women Voters forum. He cites Gluba’s votes against removing the personal property tax on livestock and against extending industrial revenue bonds for agricultural projects.
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Mount Pleasant
Iowa
James Leach
Bill Gluba
Iowa Senate
League of Women Voters
Leach
Gluba
Branstad and Conlin Roll Out TV Ads Ahead of Iowa Race
Eastern Iowa viewers will see Branstad in a fifth grade classroom and on a farm setting highlighting education elderly and agriculture while Conlin promotes jobs budget relief and a $300 million bonding plan for roads bridges and sewers. Branstad’s campaign spent $100000 on three 30 second spots with Des Moines firm Wesley Day Advertising and more airtime planned. Conlin’s group earmarks $200000-$300000 for statewide air time plus production via Washington consultant Bill Squire.
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Judy Daubenmier
Gazette
Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Roxanne Conlin
Iowa
Branstad
Conlin
Susan Neely
Wesley Day Advertising Company
John Fitzpatrick
Washington
Bill Squire
Holy Family School
Conlin Receives $15000 Boost From Iowa UAW
The Iowa United Auto Workers political arm gave Roxanne Conlin a 15000 dollar contribution a Governor Conlin satin jacket and a rally send off in Altoona as the 25 day countdown to the election began. The crowd chanted Rox Anne as Conlin spoke and received a standing ovation after her remarks.
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Altoona, Iowa
UPI
Iowa United Auto Workers Union
Roxanne Conlin
Rox-Anne
Rox- Anne
Conlin
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