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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1979
Page
4
A congressional bill would grant a lower 11 cent rate for first class letters and greetings cards in exchange for a deferred delivery. Rep. William D. Ford says individuals would gain cheaper mail by accepting slower service, aligning personal rates with business practices.
The E Kahir Shrine Band and Chanters stage a 50th Palm Sunday Concert at Paramount Theatre with works by Sousa Berlin and Skelton among others. Three members from the inaugural 50 years ago perform, plus a grandfather father grandson trio. George Baldwin starts with an organ prelude. Admission is free. doors open at 2 p.m. and performances begin 3 p.m.
A Certified Psychiatric Aide course will be offered for eight months by the Linn Department of Mental Health Services. The program trains nurses aides for psychiatric units, meets state certification guidelines, provides 60 hours of face to face instruction, and costs $30 for non department employees. The May 3 start includes about 32 participants, uses guest instructors from county facilities, and features 25 speakers. Participants completing the course receive a certificate from the state Health Department.
Pretoria News reports a three year drought across vast areas causing animal deaths and scarce grazing. Farmers ferry in water as waterholes dry up and feed becomes scarce.
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