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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1990
Page
2
The U S Shoe Corp promotes Easy Spirit shopping shoes for women, claiming shopping is a strenuous athletic activity. Claire Brinker notes women shop more, endure long days, and need footwear to reduce foot and knee stress while shopping.
Gov. Terry Branstad and House Speaker Don Avenson walked the Oelwein Fourth of July route amid hot humid weather. Branstad led the procession with Avenson near the middle as crowds of 2000 to 3000 cheered and debated campaign support and county loyalties.
Americans celebrated Independence Day with parades picnics and fireworks as heat shattered records from Baltimore to New York City. California noted a dawn fireworks display over Santa Monica Bay and Philadelphia hosted a giant pastry cake for 25 000. Former President Carter received a peace prize and $100 000. Veterans groups staged a health benefits rally in St Peters burg Florida.
Thousands of youngsters and families flocked to the Freedom Festival events despite heat. The KCRG-TV Kids Fair drew steady crowds with fingerprint booths by Linn Photo, a 1000-participant Fun Run, a Kids Parade, COMMIT kazoo marchers, and a late afternoon Kids Art Fair at Merchants National Bank.
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