Americans haggle over car prices and sports opinions
A columnist laments the American habit of haggling for new cars while noting the long, contentious process of negotiating trades. He recalls personal buying stories, compares dealer tactics, and argues shopping around remains effective. The piece also touches on NCAA basketball debates and reflections on Soviet and sports figures.
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May 4 theater and music events list at Iowa venues
A schedule of today events across Iowa includes Mike Geither's Theaters 80 and Susan Rowland readings at U of I Studio Theatre, Cats at Adler Davenport, Laura Quinn Patterns readings, and lectures on motherhood and Shostakovich. Music by Coe College Women’s Chorale. also a recycling truck stop at Target East and county and city meetings in Linn, Winneshiek, Clayton, Delaware, and other counties.
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CITYLINE Calendar of Events in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
CITYLINE'S Calendar of Events lists listings for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City with contact numbers 363 7000 and 337 7000 for more information. The notice promotes community activities and public listings across the two cities.
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Subaru recalls Legacy wagons for possible fuel tank puncture
Subaru of America recalls 9,500 Legacy Station Wagons built July 1991 to Jan 14 year at Lafayette plant Indiana for possible punctured fuel tanks during manufacturing. Leaks could cause fires though no injuries reported. Owners will be notified by mail. tanks inspected at dealers and replaced free if needed.
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Roots Must Not Circle Other Roots or the Tree Stem
The plant requires guiding roots to avoid encircling neighboring roots or the main stem. As the plant grows, unchecked roots can constrict limited space and strangle the tree, risking stability and health. Ensure root pathways remain clear and unobstructed.
Cancer victim 11 writes memoir for kids
GREAT FALLS Mont AP Brain cancer killed Sarah Kovar an 11 year old writer who finished an instructive personal account to aid other children with cancer before dying six days before her 12th birthday The memoir titled Cancer A Hair Raising and Falling Experience employs wry humor to describe chemotherapy radiation and baldness Her parents Dean and Linda Kovar seek a publisher after doctors initially thought the cancer was eradicated but it returned in December after surgeries in 1989 and 1990
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