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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1977
Page
5
Blustery winds push temperatures near zero as the region endures a cold spell. Residents bundle up with heavy scarves hooded jackets and mittens. Notables include Nancy Janssen Marcy Vana Gerry Rundquist and Mike Deupree seen braving the season with bundled outfits.
Electrical contractor Jim Nelson traded labor for draperies and other goods through Mutual Credit Buying System and similar clubs. The networks act as clearinghouses using credits and futures for services and products, with fees of 7 to 9 percent plus membership dues. Some members praise the concept while others report tax issues and trouble spending credits, noting high balances and dubious real estate deals. A Greek lottery winner also nets 285000 dollars after correctly predicting a 13-match soccer lottery.
Min and Stanley Lewis house a vast trove of baby carriages in an 800 year old Beckington mansion. The museum overflows with prams from centuries past, dolls, toys, and clockwork toys, attracting visitors by appointment for a playful tour.
The 20th annual edition catalogues U S observances from National Printing Ink day in January to Publicity Stunt week starting April 1 and Press Agents Shining hour May 5. It notes many themed days including Harmony week Hate week and various niche events across the year.
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