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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1990
Page
2
Mike Deupree riffs on Hammacher Schlemmer’s lavish catalog items from a mahogany runabout to a dragonfly mosquito repeller. He mocks wealth snobbery and gadget obsession while noting practical limits of extreme luxuries and quirky home devices.
The newspaper recycling drop box formerly at Noelridge Park swimming pool will relocate to the Econofoods lot at 1800 51st St NE today. Econofoods supports the program with funds and will help monitor the container to prevent overflow and windblown paper. Plans call for a downtown location within two months.
A Cedar Rapids park once troubled becomes a community festival hub as Well ington Showcase 1990 brings music, dance, art, and a diverse crowd to Redmond Park with 50 artisans, local volunteers, and free family fun for residents.
In New Orleans the Overeaters Anonymous convention marks 30 years of helping people recover from compulsive overeating. Executive director Jorge Sever and attendee Kathy describe the event as a life practice beyond food while 1,500 members from around the world attend nearly 40 meetings and workshops.
Deborah Norville explains words like Norvilled upset her on USA Today. William Shatner recalls being mistaken for 911 caller while hosting Rescue 911. Madonna graces New Republic cover amid harsh critique. Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa welcome son Evan James, born last week in Los Angeles.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette, established in 1883 by The Gaomet, published in Cedar Rapids Iowa 52401. It lists circulation rates for carrier and motor route delivery plus mail options and weekly/annual prices. Postmaster address and republication rights to AP news are noted.
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