Wide drug use in U S among high school seniors
A Cedar Rapids principal cites national and state data showing high school seniors in 1979 with 65 percent having used illicit drugs. Marijuana leads at 60 percent, alcohol at 93 percent, cigarettes at 74 percent, and 37 percent used a non marijuana illicit drug. Regional and demographic differences are noted.
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National Institute On Drug Abuse
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
University of Michigan Institute For Social Research
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South
Northeast
North Central
West
Dick Christie
Linn-Mar High School
Lynn Cutler’s husband dies in Waterloo
Henry Cutler, 53, husband of 3rd District Democratic candidate Lynn Cutler, died at his home of an apparent heart attack. He was a Waterloo attorney and early Carter backer. his death prompted Mrs. Cutler to cancel campaign appearances and return home after being notified.
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Waterloo
Henry Cutler
Lynn Cutler
Georgia
Woman alleges wrong knee surgery in Polk County suit
A 19 year old Marion woman, Pamela Benge Daniel, sues Dr. Martin Rosenfeld Dr. Jim Benyon and Des Moines General Hospital claiming her left knee was diagnosed for surgery but the operation was on the right knee on May 25 1979 under anesthesia. She seeks unspecified damages for pain and permanent partial disability.
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Marion
Polk County
Pamela Benge Daniel
Martin F. Rosenfeld
Jim Benyon
Des Moines
Des Moines General Hospital
Daniel
Schools struggle with rising teen drug and alcohol use
Cedar Rapids and Marion educators describe a social trend where high school and junior high students access alcohol and drugs, propelled by music culture and premature maturation. Officials cite underage drinking, drug referrals, and parental disagreement with school penalties while stressing prevention through self esteem and positive peer pressure.
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Cedar Rapids
Rainbow
Michael Clover
Kennedy High School
Les Dollinger
Marion High School
Washington High School
Donald Nau
Dollinger
Jacobson
Ralph Myers
Carole Harder
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Harder
Myers
Marion
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