Amana Layoff Over Microwaves Ties to Foreign Competition
Amana Refrigeration plans to cut 130 jobs due to rising foreign competition and an oversupply of microwave ovens in the U.S. market. The action stems from market pressures affecting Iowa, and related business coverage appears on page 4A.
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Supreme Court bans public teachers in religious schools
The court ruled 5 to 4 that public school teachers may not teach in religiously affiliated schools at taxpayer expense. It struck down shared time programs in New York City and Grand Rapids, reinforcing church state separation and limiting Title I funds used for parochial education.
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William J. Brennan
Ex beauty queen brings ventriloquist act to All-Iowa Fair
Gloria Gilbert Miss Texas 1982 performs three shows daily with her dummy Homer at the All-Iowa Fair. She tours 175 to 200 dates yearly, loves entertaining and aims to expand into TV commercials and other media. Don Taylor praises her act and considers hospital appearances. Gilbert, from Fort Worth, says Iowa audiences are warm and down to earth.
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Lamb Chop
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the Fair Board
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Iowa
Gazette
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Ice safety debate urges caution for travelers
A University of Texas study reported in JAMA found ice is safer than tap water but can still harbor harmful bacteria. Freezing kills many pathogens, yet Shigella can survive in ice for months, so travelers should avoid ice and contaminated foods, especially on airplanes and in buffet setups.
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Third World
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Journal of the American Medical Association
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Mexico
Iowa Fair Schedule Highlights Family Acts and Races
The schedule lists events from 10 a.m. in Exhibition Hall with puppet shows and circuses to 8 p.m. NASCAR action in the grandstand. Activities include Miss Texas Gloria Gilbert, Liebel Family Circus, The Homesteaders, Bill Phillips Puppets, and livestock shows with a Senior Citizens luncheon led by State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald.
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Parkettes
Fair Mall
Michael Fitzgerald
Grandstand
Cedar Rapids Gazette History and Subscription Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Company lists daily and Sunday publication at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscriptions include carrier 2.25 per week and mail options with 7 issues weekly pricing 10.40 for 4 weeks and 110.00 yearly. other states 140.00 yearly. Postmaster and AP republication rights noted.
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