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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1971
Page
2
Val Royte compiles assorted curios from readers in New York. The column surveys everyday oddities and facts from animal growth to urban sanitation, animal behavior, historic anecdotes, and folklore, highlighting quirky questions and cultural trivia.
AP reports a statewide expansion of a campaign to collect trading stamps to fund artificial kidney machines for home use. It began at Methodist Hospital and spread through schools churches and a college sorority, with groups nationwide supporting efforts.
An estimated three million 18 to 20 year olds have registered to vote, about 27 percent of the 14 which are eligible. The Young Democrats say registrations skew nearly three to one toward Democrats and credit an intensive drive since June 1 with canvassing rock concerts workshops telephones and local group support. The notice notes the date is ten months before a presidential election and mentions British forces in Malaya reacting to Japanese pressure three years ago.
Kirkwood evening classes begin January 17 in Cedar Rapids with over a hundred courses across multiple locations. Tuition for most classes is fourteen dollars, with variations for some evenings and a new neighborhood school program aimed at older residents and retirees.
National Safety Council estimates 400 to 500 deaths will occur in traffic accidents over the New Year weekend. The 78 hour counting period starts at 6 p.m. Thursday and ends at midnight Sunday. A prior 78 hour Christmas weekend toll was 614 deaths, with a forecast range of 520 to 620. Kirkwood sponsors evening adult classes across 30+ communities in Merged Area Ten.
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