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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1986
Page
2
The piece notes a border drug smuggling surge with Mexico noncooperation, the Customs head claims Washington cannot act effectively. Other items cover Iowa politics and local council issues, plus college showdowns and financial analysis across various pages.
Fourth and fifth graders in West Union request city streetlights be turned off for a comet viewing at Echo Valley Park. The council cannot manually switch lights off as most use photo cells, but may consider central district shutoffs with power company coordination for a family viewing event planned around moon phases and April 5.
A study presented to the Iowa Water, Air and Waste Management Commission finds pesticides and herbicides in nine of 25 wells across six public water systems along the Little Sioux River. Counter and other chemicals raise health questions, with calls for statewide review and further health research.
The Gazette Company established in 1883 operates daily and Sunday editions from 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscription rates include carrier 2.25 per week and mail options with 10.40 for 4 weeks or 110.00 for 52 weeks. Postmaster address changes to P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
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