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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1981
Page
16
The Nation reports former first lady Bess Truman was hospitalized Sunday in serious condition after a stroke caused by a mild brain blood vessel spasm. Doctors found no paralysis and termed the stroke mild. The note mentions related pages and other items on page 4A.
Cedar Rapids police probe a theft of more than five thousand dollars from the Me Too supermarket at 2001 Blairs Ferry Road NE discovered around 11:15 p.m. Saturday when staff opened the safe to deposit funds. A brief news item notes several unrelated world events on other pages.
Opinion notes plans for a new Cedar Rapids library progressed last week with a $1 million goal now seen as achievable. About 1,000 volunteers canvased neighborhoods to broaden funding as the Hall Foundation provides a $6.8 million grant, making the fund drive nearly 60 percent complete.
Marion Faith Hein has worked over 14 years in an ice cream store and stays slim despite temptations. She says the long hours in her “mop store” leave little time to sample the merchandise.
Yemeni businessman Fuad Noaman and his wife Fatima visited Cedar Rapids, noting Yemen's rapid modernization since the civil war ended. He highlights factories, roads, schools, and rising living standards, aided by international help and a stable political climate under Lt. Col. Ali Abdullah Saleh. Noaman credits "the desire among the people" to develop, education, and health improvements for Yemen's growth.
University of Iowa coach Lute Olson will address United Way of Linn County at a campaign kickoff dinner at Holiday Inn. The drive aims to raise 2,350,000 as part of a broader effort spurred by federal cuts, with breakfasts for the public on Oct 16 and Oct 30. Eugene Field announces the campaign cabinet assigning roles across major firms, professions, and districts.
President Reagan called for new imaginative partnerships between local governments, voluntary groups, and individuals to boost United Way campaigns. He framed a move from federal support to private contributions to fund local health and human services as 2100 campaigns begin nationwide. He noted the bison comeback, with about 55,000 in the U.S. and 10,000 in Canada.
Ellis Boulevard NW will close Tuesday between 16th and 18th streets starting at 7 30 a m for sanitary sewer installation. Eastbound traffic detours via 18th Street NW to Zika Avenue to 16th Street to Ellis Boulevard while westbound traffic uses 16th Street NW to Zika Avenue to 18th Street NW to Ellis Boulevard.
The article defines presbyopia as the normal aging eye condition causing near vision difficulties, typically emerging at 40 to 45, with symptoms like needing to hold text farther away and eye strain. It advises eye exams and proper reading glasses or bifocals, from Dr Wayne A. Cary, O D. Lindale Mall, 395-7692.
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