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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1978
Page
10
A New York City based scam targets retailers and suppliers with catalogs of ultra low priced goods. Promoters collect deposits and order shipments then vanish before fulfilling any sale. Investigators warn buyers to distrust such bargain schemes and verify suppliers through normal channels.
A skeptical investigator urges verification of a firm named Reliable claiming wholesale trade status. They expose address inconsistencies, lack of solid references, five short lived NYC bank accounts, and a push for upfront payment on a bulk mail catalog. Longevity and verifiable contacts are emphasized before dealing.
Kirkwood Community College adds a microwave cooking class taught by Barbara Pohlman. It will meet Tuesday evenings 7 to 9 30 starting next week in Kennedy High School home economics rooms. Tuition is 13 dollars. Pre register at 398 5658.
Iowa City state Senator Minnette Doderer will address the YWCA 84th annual meeting on April 29 in a luncheon at Mimm's Restaurant. The topic is Why YWCA Members Should Be Interested in the Women's Movement. Reservations by Monday at 365-1458. luncheon price is 3.50.
The players discuss a bridge hand where South wins a game after a spade finesse fails. East criticizes West for a misled defense but admits the error was his own for not signaling through a better heart lead.
A Wyoming reader asks about a grand coup where declarer ruffs a winner to shorten trump holdings. The tomorrow row article will illustrate a double grand coup with the position North A104 742 K 8 AQJ96 and spade/club entries.
Anthony Quinn headlines The Passage as a French shepherd guiding a scientist and his family through the Pyrenees after escaping a Nazi concentration camp. Filming takes place in Tarbes France with Quinn in the lead role and the project associated with an Los Angeles AP report.
Angie Dickinson and Cliff Robertson headline Overboard a drama about a husband racing to find his wife after she falls from their yacht Robertson leaves his legal work to sail the South Seas The film shoots around Tahiti for NBC airing later this year On this date in 1967 Greece seized control of its government.
Plan recital features trumpet violin piano and viola students of James Debb Marybrent Debb and Karla Goettel. It starts 1 30 Saturday in the recital hall at Fifth Avenue and 10th Street Marion. Trumpet players include Pat Wilson David DeJong Donna Justice Brian Dickens Jeff Reed. Violinists Dan Handler Kathy Guess and Brian Handler on viola. Pianists Michelle Threet and Marjorie Teachout. Thought for today Churchill quote on quarrel between past and present.
On this date in 1836, Texans led by Gen. Sam Houston defeated a Mexican force at San Jacinto, securing Texas independence.
Small ads in Classified prove a modest listing can attract attention and reach readers effectively. The brief promotions compete for space with larger ads by using sharp wording and targeted appeals.
A 62 year old widower asks if deathbed promises to never remarry bind him after falling in love with a 60 year old widow. Abby advises shedding guilt, noting such promises are often made under duress, and guidance on handling current feelings.
Harold Villers of Elizabeth in Wirt County, population 821, was re elected mayor after 114 write in votes when no candidates ran. His nearest rival drew 16 write ins. Villers says he would rather spend time with his children.
Richard Harris and Karen Black lead in Fort Travis directed by Ted Post. An independent inventor, down on his luck, defends his home during a police siege as millions watch on television. Adapted from Horatius Haeberle's Fr. Bano witz.
The Brookings Institution warns private colleges will bear enrollment declines in the 1980s unless the tuition gap with public colleges narrows. It urges state and federal governments to unify college aid programs and criticizes billion dollar middle income aid as wasteful and ineffective.
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