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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1997
Page
2
Mike Deupree notes Iowa DOT invites readers to submit rhymes for roadside signs replacing tired messages. Contest at Casey's General Stores offers prize of T shirt and small signs, aiming to grab drivers’ attention with witty verse while addressing detours and work zones.
The Gazette promotes farming by printing with soybean ink and using recycled news print. It invites readers to drop newspapers for recycling at City Carton, 4250 Sixth St. SW, or at the nearest location. A federal hot line (800) 772-1213 offers Social Security information, with hours 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on business days for direct deposits, card replacement, address changes, earnings estimates, benefit verification, and publications.
In Olympia Washington Lary Glen Anderson a seasoned Elvis tribute artist prepares a 300 strong Holiday Inn audience for a night of nostalgia. He has impersonated Elvis for 24 years and ranks himself No 8 among imitators. Anderson quit his job to revive his showbiz career blending Elvis with 150 other impressions.
The piece notes Elvis Presley’s 20th death anniversary with fan interest and upcoming events in Memphis including a candlelight vigil at Graceland and a statue dedication. It lists birth in 1935 Tupelo, death in 1977 Memphis, height around six feet, weight from 170 to 260 pounds, and over a billion records sold. It also mentions an August 16 Memphis show and a projected performance with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. It cites Elvis sightings by the Star and quirky disguises as part of pop culture lore.
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