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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1993
Page
2
Mike Deupree muses on the DST time shift and its oddities. He notes the federal basis, the fake perception of saving daylight, and the practical annoyances. He jokes about choosing or splitting the hour and mentions a Variety Club telethon on KCRG TV with pledge duties.
NBC cancels Jay Leno sled dog stunt planned for Wednesday to accompany Jeff King and six dogs during The Tonight Show appearance citing safety fears on studio linoleum. King questions activist pressure while 1,300 dogs raced in this year's Iditarod. Khrushchev's son may stay in the U.S. amid Israel trip. Dwight Yoakam discusses isolation and outsider stance in L.A.
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City host a packed weekend with theatre, exhibitions, and family events. La Bete at Riverside Theatre features a 2 pm show. Foxfire follows at 2 30 pm. a 3 pm Black Action Theater Festival piece debuts. an antiques show runs 11 am to 5 pm. science station hosts Inventions demonstrations. doll show and sale runs 9 am to 4 pm. Easter events include Living Last Supper and an egg pool party. a noon to 3 30 pm telethon. symposium on nomadic cultures at U of Art and CICS. church choirs perform. Palm Sunday service at Paramount Theatre with Mighty Wurlitzer program.
The page lists a CITYLINE prompt asking readers to call in about whether city inspection of owner occupied housing is permissible, along with yesterday's poll result and a busy calendar of concerts, recitals, and arts events across Cedar Rapids and Iowa City with dates, venues, and ticket notes.
Chrysler Corp issued separate recalls affecting 117000 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Grand Wagoneers. About 30000 Grand Cherokees built between mid January and March 1 require repair of a front suspension belt that could cause pulling during braking. An additional 87000 1993 Grand Cherokee and Grand Wagoneer vehicles need lift gate latch replacement. No accidents or injuries reported. Owners notified to return vehicles to Jeep Eagle dealers for free repairs.
Due to an editing mistake the photo caption in Saturdays Gazette misspelled the name Al Christopherson of Cedar Rapids. The Gazette invites complaints about accuracy fairness and completeness of news reports and headlines and provides a phone number 398 8313 for contact.
Amy Fisher co authored a memoir alleging her affair with Joey Buttafuoco and other personal claims but Fisher’s lawyer says she will not endorse Amy Fisher My Story due to inaccuracies. The book, advancing amid a grand jury probe, details alleged abuse and sex with Buttafuoco who denies the encounters.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette promotes agriculture by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to drop newspapers for recycling in boxes at City Carton and econofoods, and details include its Cedar Rapids address and subscription rates.
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