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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1986
Page
2
A reader critiques promotional claims that Oreos, Kentucky Fried Chicken, McDonald burgers, Hershey bars, Coca Cola and other foods could be piled or filled to astronomical scales. He notes the impracticality and humor of radio and TV hype while reflecting on promotional exaggerations.
Officials of the United Food and Commercial Workers union call for an investigation of a state grant to IBP. Midwest union leaders worry the grant could impact jobs in other pork plants.
Governor Branstad withdraws 1982 call that far right groups are a bunch of turkeys and labels them free spirits. He says he cannot control such groups including Iowans for Effective Government, which plans a $100,000 radio ad campaign against opponent Junkins.
Cedar Rapids Airport loses full service restaurant as Air Host Cedar Rapids Inc moves out amid a lease dispute with the Airport Commission. Vending machines replace food service temporarily. caterers are being considered for a future operation scheduled after negotiations resume.
Northwestern Bell denies any intention to file for a rate increase this year. The denial follows statements by Iowa Commerce Commission figures cited by Citizens for Community Improvement and comments by Commission Chairman Varley about pending Bell rate cases and timing.
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