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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1990
Page
2
A column revisits two 69 year old gas station workers stories from the Persian Gulf period. One recalls old time service where customers were treated with courtesy. the other exposes deceitful tricks to upsell goods with ring knives and manipulated dipsticks and belts.
A weeklong ban on ammunition sales begins Tuesday in Los Angeles and San Fernando aimed at reducing New Year revelers firing into the air. Authorities say the ban will curb holiday gunfire though shop owners doubt its effectiveness. No injuries were reported from falling bullets last year but past incidents wounded or killed bystanders.
The IRS shifts 108 million tax packages to December 28 to let Americans enjoy Christmas longer. Changes include higher standard deductions, new relief for the elderly via Form 1040A, and an increased personal exemption and earned income credit. Public toll free help line 1-800-TAX-FORM.
Elementary children can join winter workshops at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art with fees 2 dollars for members and 3 dollars for non members. Pre registration is recommended. Regional meetings include Cedar Rapids City Council at 9 a.m in City Hall and county board sessions in Anamosa Elkader and Linn County offices plus Independence City Council at 6 p.m.
Benjamin DeMott argues that American culture masks class divisions by promoting egalitarian myths. He cites films and public narratives to claim that success is largely socially taught, not solely earned by merit.
The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences inducts five pre-1958 recordings into its Hall of Fame in Burbank. The 1974 rule honors blues and jazz numbers big band music and Broadway musicals. This year selections are Call It Stormy Monday Misty Moonlight Serenade Show Boat and West Side Story original cast album.
After Christmas Day no pickups occurred, Linn and Johnson county cities release adjusted schedules. Coralville shifts one day later for the rest of the week while Iowa City recovers missed routes over Thursday and Friday. Hiawatha and ABC Disposal Systems also delay collections one day. Marion and Cedar Rapids follow a one day late pattern.
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