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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1990
Page
2
Mike Deupree lists humorous, pointed gift ideas for public figures and groups, from Roseanne Barr to Saddam Hussein, framed as playful barbs about each person or entity. The piece blends political or cultural targets with light commentary and ends noting the columnist’s schedule.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52401. Subscription options include carrier at 3.20 per week motor route 3.70 per mail editions and Sunday seven issues 14.20 for 4 weeks 159.60 for 52 weeks and 215.80 for 52 weeks for other areas. No mail subscriptions accepted in areas with Gazette carrier service. The Associated Press content is for republication of local news and AP news. Postmaster address changes to Cedar Rapids Gazette Inc P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
Clark McLeod former teacher and Teleconnect founder and MCI consultant urges immediate construction of a proposed statewide telecommunications network linking Iowa schools. He argues timely action is needed to secure funding and advance educational access.
Reminiscence recalls bygone Christmases for those aged 70 and above as memories of simple gifts, candlelit trees, and a single joyous holiday burst highlight a slower festive season.
The EPA draft report places the United States at about 2 percent of GNP spent on pollution control and cleanup, roughly matching environmentally aware European nations. It notes potential rises to 2.8 percent by decade's end and warns municipalities may face severe financing difficulties. William Reilly cautions about allocating wealth to waste programs and the need to get it right.
Heidi Steiro 21 of St. Anthony admitted instigating a murder-for-hire plot and pleaded guilty to a threatening call. A federal judge denied her request to spend Christmas with her parents while on bail. she remains prohibited from visiting them though they speak by phone. Steiro, a University of Minnesota lab technician, offered $45,000 to kill her parents and stood to inherit $2 million.
Two carriers from The Gazette were named winners of a 10 day trip to France in April the grand prize of the 35th annual Young Columbus Contest run with Parade Magazine Don Michel said Mike Morrison of Cedar Rapids and Jamie Becker of Manchester were chosen from 17 finalists based on route excellence school superiority and citizenship traits Alternates Jaret Pfluger of Cedar Rapids and Nathaniel Judisch of Decorah will receive engraved watches and trip if a winner can not go Other finalists receive a 50 dollar savings bond winners will travel with 150 carriers from papers that distribute Parade
Tribune Media Services offers a clue line at 1 900 896 2583 for today’s Sunday crossword on page 3D. Calls cost 95 cents per minute and can be accessed by touch tone or rotary phones. The line was accidentally added to Saturday’s puzzle.
Hawkeye Bicycle Association sponsors a 36 mile Christmas Patch ride from Greene Square Park to Mount Vernon leaving at 9 a.m. Participants follow a set route through local roads and enjoy a festive outdoor event.
Cityline Calendar of Events lists contact numbers for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City in category 8000. Provides local event listings and information lines with phone contacts 363 7000 and 337 7000.
The Gazette states there are no national food coupon advertising sections today aligning with seasonal distribution practices by national companies. It notes this absence applies to nationwide advertising campaigns and reflects standard market scheduling.
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