Postal workers keep Christmas running with volunteer help
Not all stayed home on Christmas Day with three of six postal staff working at photo time. Paul Lovell a Marion native and general mechanic Julius Sanders Cedar Rapids clerk Chuck Schneider Cedar Rapids custodian joined three special delivery drivers. Sanders a Jewish worker has spent Christmas on duty 20 years for others. 42 Jewish volunteers aided St Luke's and Mercy hospitals to allow staff holiday time off. Audrey Olson, St Luke's volunteer director, called the gesture appreciated.
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Paul Lovell
Marion
Julius Sanders
Cedar Rapids
Chuck Schneider
Lovell
Sanders
New York
St. Luke’s and
Mercy Hospitals
Audrey Olson
St. Luke’s
Omaha man escapes as semitrailer cab explodes near Coralville
An Omaha man escaped unharmed when his semitrailer tractor exploded after he smelled smoke and pulled off Interstate 80 near the Coralville interchange. The cab blew up as he exited the vehicle, leaving the tractor demolished and ice forming on the highway after rescuers doused the blaze. The truck, owned by Universe Co., carried swinging beef that was inspected.
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Coralville
Omaha
Neb
Rex Brandstatter
Gary Olson
Brandstatter
Olson
Universe Co
Cedar Rapids Roundup: Carving a Course in Carbide Tooling
A one day workshop on carbide tooling in metal cutting will be held January 28 in Iowa Hall at Kirkwood Community College. Topics include chip making steps grade selection insert geometry removal rates and troubleshooting. Registration is $10 and includes lunch pre-register by January 7 at 398-5412 or toll free 1 800 332 8833.
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Iowa Hall
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
Marion
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