Blunders of 92 column highlights missteps and gaffes
Ellen Goodman reflects on errors in her 1992 political commentary. She cites misread ERA dynamics in Iowa, misstatements on Kevorkian, gender and sex topics, language slips, and a science quip about synapses, closing with a nod to her Gazette column.
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Iowa
Kevorkian
Paul Tsongas
Vermont
Madeleine Kunin
Switzerland
Shirley Chisholm
Margaret Chase Smith
Police
Russia
Bob Packwood
Christmas tours and outdoor activities at Brucemore and area scenes
On December 30 non-members pay 1 dollar and others 2 for Brucemore mansion tours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is 3.50 for adults 2 for ages 6–18 and free for members with group rates for 20 plus. Outdoor options include a cross country ski clinic at Indian Creek Nature Center if snow conditions allow and a three mile hike. A science program at Science Station runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with free admission for paid Brucemore entry. A Cedar Rapids recycling truck visit runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Randall Foods. City council and Linn County supervisors hold morning meetings.
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Brucemore
Indian Creek Nature Center
Recall of Wilsons Leather Protector sprays linked to respiratory issues
AP reports 400 complaints across six states about a new formula of Wilsons Leather Protector from Wilsons Suede & Leather Inc. Oregon accounts for 300 cases. 350000 cans sold since last month. Company removing cans, asking returns, and investigating. customers may call (612) 541-3561.
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Minneapolis
Wilsons Suede & Leather Inc
Wilson’s
Oregon
Bill Keene
Washington
California
Colorado
Maine
Minnesota
Keene
Wilsons
Paul Tomlinson
Wilson
Gift of the Whale shines in Bruchac collection
Bruchac adapts coyotes bears and salmon from Keepers of the Animals compiled with Michael Caduto. The Inuit Inupiaq fable The Gift of the Whale depicts a benevolent creator who watches humans animals plants and stones. Moving tales make strong read aloud material teaching Earth reverence.
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Bruchac
Michael Caduto
Charles Solomon
Los Angeles Times
Holiday closures affect Cedar Rapids and Iowa City services
City and county offices close Friday for New Year’s Day with select Thursday closures. Garbage and yard waste routes shift. libraries post offices and transit systems operate on modified schedules. Landfills and parks also adjust hours. Christmas tree collection starts January 6.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion
Tn County
Iowa City Civic Center
Iowa City Transit
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids Gazette Internal Details and Rates
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Company lists office at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa with daily and Sunday publication. Subscription rates include $3.20 weekly carrier, $3.70 motor route, and mailed options $14.20 four weeks $159.60 52 weeks plus other territorial rates. AP has exclusive republication rights. Postmaster address changes to Cedar Rapids Gazette P.O. Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
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Cedar Rapids
The
Gazette Company
Third Avenue SE
Iowa
U.S
Associated Press
Cedar Rapids Gazette, Inc
P.O
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