Acupressure Heals Headache in Do It Yourself Method
Dr. Howard Kurtland promotes an instant headache cure using thumbnail pressure on points between the thumb and index finger. He believes acupressure can replace drugs and has demonstrated the method on television and at lectures, though physicians should be consulted for persistent headaches.
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Morrow
Northwestern University Medical School
Chicago
Anaheim
Calif
Gazette
Weekend Weather Outlook With Cooling Temperatures
Occasional rain ends tonight as temperatures reach the low to mid 50s. A colder night follows with lows in the mid to upper 30s. Sunday brings highs in the upper 40s and continued chilly conditions.
Rocks draw Cedar Rapids collectors into friendly hobby
A Cedar Rapids rock hound describes why rocks appeal to avid collectors. The story notes rocks serve as skipping items, paperweights, or pets and highlights a growing number of collectors turning rock collecting into a full time hobby.
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Cedar Rapids
Sleep positions reveal feelings says New York psychiatrist
A New York psychiatrist claims that how you sleep and the positions you assume while resting can reveal important aspects of your emotions. The article notes the shift from body language to sleep posture as a barometer of inner state.
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New York
Postville Memorial Hall Reaches Sixty Three Years
A Gazette correspondent notes Memorial Hall in Postville remains a bustling hub with a storied past and active present events. The feature highlights years of memories and ongoing community use.
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Postville
Gazette
Kennedy girls reach state finals in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Kennedy defeats two time defending champion Lake View Auburn 67 to 58 to advance to the state tournament final round.
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Cedar Rapids Kennedy
Lake View
Auburn
Today's Chuckle The Hangover Anesthetic Wears Off
A light humor note about a hangover that becomes apparent only after the anesthetic wears off, with a wry observation on anticipating the aftermath.
Four Hanafi terrorists freed without bail in DC siege
Four Hanafi terrorists were released without bail and eight others jailed after armed kidnapping charges in a 38 hour siege that ended with 134 hostages freed. Prosecutors plan to indict all 12 for felony murder in the death of Maurice Williams, a black radio reporter killed during the District of Columbia city hall takeover.
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Washington
Maurice Williams
District of Columbia
Khalifa Hamaas Abdul Khaalis
Abdul
Industries To Retain Bill for Waste Plant Financing
The city council agreed to issue 11.2 million in general obligation bonds to fund a new 60 million waste water plant six miles downstream. The plan relies on 75 percent federal funds and 5 percent other sources, with costs covered by revenues to avoid residential tax hikes. Penick and Ford's reduced syrup output prompts the shift and potential sewer fee increases.
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Penick and Ford, Ltd
Hal Schaefer
Long Truck Opponents Stall Then Lose in Iowa House
In Des Moines the Iowa House, split along party lines, voted 43 to 20 to uphold a resolution overturning an IDOT ruling limiting long trucks. Opponents attempted a stall tactic to reduce quorum but failed as debate stretched for hours. The measure heads to conference committee to resolve differences with the Senate’s interstates-only limit.
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Iowa
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Iowa Department of Transportation
IDOT
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House
Thomas Tauke
Dubuque
John Patchett
North Liberty
Bill Monroe
Burlington
Iowa House Passes Tax Relief Extension
Iowa House approves a bill to indefinitely extend last year’s property tax relief with 42 million dollars for agriculture land tax credits and a state payment of property taxes on the first 4500 assessed homestead value. The measure passed 89 to 0 and awaits Senate action.
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