Torx screws spark debate among weekend mechanics
A reader rants about Torx screws replacing standard slots and Phillips heads. He frets over tool variety, safety, and the hidden costs of new fasteners, while sources explainTorx allows easier machine driving and stems from robotics trends.
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Torx
Phillips
Outer Space
Neal Armstrong
America
Public Library
Rex
Robertson
Prince
Joe Trains
Popular Mechanics
Cedar Rapids Gazette local notices and postal details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette, established 1883, published daily and Sundays at 200 Th ten SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Subscriptions by carrier 2.60 weekly, by mail 11.80 for 4 weeks, 125% for 52 weeks. AP copyright and postmaster address noted.
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Cedar Rapids
Gazene
Lowe
Eaton
Gazete
Associated Press
Cedar Rapids Gazette Change Notice
Public notice lists changes to Cedar Rapids Gazette, Inc. at P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 detailing updated mailing and corporate information as required.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette, Inc
P.O
Cedar Rapids
Wapsipinicon River fish kill alarms Anamosa area
Fishermen report a large fish kill on the Wapsipinicon River near Lead Mine Road southeast of Anamosa. Officials suspect a toxic substance entered the river. tests underway. Dead fish lined the shore as DNR warned anglers not to keep any unusual specimens.
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Jim Mayer
Gazete Outdoor Exter
Wapsipinicon
Jones County
Lead Mine Road
Bob Middendorf
Lake Macbride
Solon
Department of Natural Resources Water Quality Office
Manchester
Morley Road
Lead Mine
Olin
Anamosa
Highway 151
Joe Sanfilippo
DNR
Stoneking
Gary Winders
Winders
Sheriff's Department
AIDS scare drives surge in glove use and demand
The AIDS scare spurs a boom in glove sales across Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Hospital officials and suppliers report a sharp rise in demand as more workers and new users seek latex and vinyl protection, with potential shortages and price stability noted.
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Cedar Rapids
Towa City
Marv Campbell
Mercy Hospital
Campbell
Mercy
Larry Hebl
Hawkeye Meds Supply Inc
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Hebl
Dave Green
Miller Medical Service
Kemp claims Reagan moving toward contra aid as incentive
Rep. Jack Kemp says the Reagan administration is inching toward asking Congress to fund the contras after Lt. Col. Oliver North testimony. Kemp joined Sen. Jesse Helms in calling for more than 300 million for Nicaragua rebels and criticized the White House for opposing renewed contra aid as needed for the peace plan. He also backs limited farm subsidies to shield farmers from market shocks while supporting free trade overall.
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David Lynen
Gazete
Washington
Oliver North
Reagan
Congress
Jack Kemp
R-N.y
Kemp
Republican Party
George Bush
Conta Kemp
Nicaragua
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