Perks and anger over Air Force One comparisons
A reader notes a front page chart listing Air Force One features to mock perks for officials, yet reflects growing voter anger at government benefits. The columnist recalls past rhetoric and argues outrage over perks is not universal, citing personal tolerance and broader crises.
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Air Force One
Air Force
Congress
Richard Basehart
District of Columbia
National Airport
Blackball Stars profiles obscure Negro Leagues greats
John B. Holway profiles lesser known Negro Leagues stars like Oscar Charleston and John Henry Lloyd, arguing the league was often first rate. The book weighs statistics from exhibitions against major leaguers to prove black players’ high performance.
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Satchel Paige
Holway
Jackie Robinson
Hank Aaron
Ernie Banks
Willie Mays
Paige
Bell
Josh Gibson
Oscar Charleston
John Henry
Pop” Lloyd
Weekend events and recycling truck visit listed
April 17 entertainment items appear in Weekend magazine. A Cedar Rapids recycling truck will be at Hy Vee 4035 Mount Vernon Rd SE from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meetings show Benton County Board of Supervisors 9 a.m. at the Courthouse in Vinton. CITYLINE Calendar contact numbers 363-7000 and 337-7000.
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Cedar Rapids
Hy-Vee
Mount Vernon Rd
Benton County Board of Supervisors
Vinton
Cityline
Iowa City
City offices close for Good Friday in Cedar Rapids area
Cedar Rapids Marion and Hiawatha offices shut today for Good Friday. Trash collection follows regular schedule. All other county, state and federal offices remain open. Cedar Rapids Linn County landfills stay open. Mail delivery and collection run normally. Public libraries in Cedar Rapids and Marion close but reopen Saturday. Westdale Mall branch closes for Easter. normally open Sundays.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion
Hiawatha
Linn County
West-Side
Westdale Mall
Nissan recalls 33 000 vans for cooling system fires
Nissan Motor Corp recalls 33 000 1987 through 1990 vans due to cooling system failures that can spray coolant onto the exhaust manifold causing engine fires. The company will install improved hoses and recovery systems and replace other parts. Fifteen fires reported, no injuries. Repairs are free and owners will receive notification.
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Detroit
Nissan Motor Corp
Nissan
FDA to Restrict Breast Implants Across Staged Lifts
FDA announces staged lifting of the silicone gel breast implant moratorium, opening access through controlled clinical studies. The policy prioritizes reconstruction for patients with prior implants, ruptures, or cancer while limiting cosmetic use and enforcing ongoing safety research.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
David Kessler
Kessler
Norman Cole
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
CITYLINE Newsroom Prompt Call Guideline
The source invites readers to call CITYLINE at 363 7000 to access up to the minute news reports via category 2500. No further context or events are provided in the text.
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