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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1988
Page
24
Residents face higher disposal charges as a state mandate adds 25 cents per ton last July and plans a further $1.50 increase this summer. Cedar Rapids and Marion residents pay monthly or quarterly rates, with non residents charged higher rates. Landfill hours and weight based fees are outlined for city and non city users.
Sanitation supervisor Richard Gates notes thirty percent of landfill input is paper. Citizens are urged to recycle via local drives or Paper Recovery sponsored containers at Hy-Vee stores, Me Too Super Market, Randalls East, Kmart, Cedar Memorial, Carousel Foods, Video Exchange, Econofoods East, 76 Gas, Clark's Super Valu, Pester Derby, Kirkwood and Salvation Army drop off sites.
John E. Marks discusses past firing of Bert Parks and Vanessa Williams scandal, stressing the pageant’s scholarship impact of more than 5.5 million dollars annually and challenges from age perception and declining TV viewership as the annual telecast seeks a renewed image.
The Kirkwood Communications Service will air a two hour satellite program on tax laws for retirement-age persons from noon to 2 p.m. on channel 13 in Cedar Rapids Marion and Hiawatha. Sponsored by the IRS with AARP the teleconference originates from Washington DC and aims to explain changes in federal tax laws and guide viewers to free tax help sources. Ronald Rath notes Kirkwood will mail printed tax information to retirees watching the program.
A profile of a Cedar Rapids mother who faced divorce and poverty and found help through Waterloo's Parent Connection and the Parent Alliance. The program matches trained volunteers with stressed families, aiming to prevent child abuse by providing support, guidance, and simple weekly contact. An informational volunteer meeting is set at St Luke's Hospital with two session times.
A reader argues lust thoughts differ in gravity from actions citing Matthew 5 28 Abby responds urge and fantasy can hurt when acted on. A couple fights cluttered attic with wife’s hoarding and a plan to remove items and involve fire department. A teen door slamming is said to warrant a reversible door removal with privacy loss as consequence.
Column explores how youth suicide rates and Satanic themes in rock music influence teens. It cites Tipper Gore’s warnings, cases of suicide linked to music, and reports from journals and police. Advice stresses home discussion and early detection of low mood, with references for further information and contact details.
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