States and regions fade as national identity reshapes
Ellen Goodman argues that regional ties weaken as America shifts from 50 states to diverse markets and communities. She notes homogenized daily life, mass media, and targeted marketing eroding place based identity while politics remain superficially local yet globally blurred.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette Dating and Circulation Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday from 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52401. Second class postage paid at Cedar Rapids Iowa. Rates: $3.70 per week mail Morgan and Sunday 7 issues $14.20. 52 weeks $159.60. Other states and US territories $215.80 for 52 weeks. Postmaster address Cedar Rapids Inc P.O. Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
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Probe targets detectors that failed to work in fires
Firefighters in 15 cities will collect non functioning smoke detectors for a nationwide study by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The project tests whether failures stem from design flaws resident disabling or missed battery changes. The study involves the U S Fire Administration and other agencies with cities including Buffalo El Paso Corpus Christi Fort Worth Miami Tampa Oklahoma City Tulsa Virginia Beach Portland Seattle Phoenix New Orleans Sacramento Memphis.
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Self filed suit over forced urine sample at St Luke's Hospital
Robert Arthur Cole of North Liberty alleged a urine sample was forcibly taken on March 4 1990 at St Luke's Hospital. He named Ana Mes ambulance attendant Connie Meade as involved but the amended suit removes her reference. The Gazette notes its policy to correct inaccuracies and invites complaints via phone.
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Today Campus Events and Meetings Highlight Diverse Programs
March 18 campus schedule features lectures by Teresa Magnum on From New Woman to Brave New World at Cornell College, and Mary E Hunt on Fierce Tenderness at Coe College. Art Sandwiched In noon talk at Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Dances in Company at Space Place Theatre with guest piece Nine Person Precision Ball Passing. Plus a Cedar Rapids recycling truck event and multiple government and school board meetings across Linn and surrounding counties.
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Cityline Calendar Details for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
CITYLINE Calendar lists events for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City with contact numbers 363 7000 and 337 7000, guiding readers to local happenings and schedules. The brief item provides telephone contacts for further information.
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Speaking Frankly What’s Wrong With The Democrats And How To Fix It
Barney Frank argues Democrats are too focused on left liberal issues and risk losing the swing voter base. He contends the party must appeal to middle America with values to win the presidency, warning against mere issue talk in pivotal races. Karen Stabiner Los Angeles Times Service
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Consumer hot line from Iowa AG Office for complaints
Consumer protection division of the Iowa Attorney General urges complaints by writing to the Hoover State Office Building Des Moines or calling (515) 281 5926. The notice provides contact details for the state's consumer protection division.
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