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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1972
Page
16
A Bangkok visitor recalls quirky shop names that mislead by language and cultural humor. Many signs like Modern Kiss or Porn Shop misrepresent the business, while others such as Very Good Shop and Wonderful Shop play on English phrases. some signs even explain the service, as Exhausting Pipe Maker indicating exhaust pipes.
In the 1941 attack, Japan lost under 100 men, 29 planes and five midget subs. The United States suffered 2,718 navy casualties with 200 killed, over 600 army casualties including more than 200 killed, three battleships destroyed and a fourth capsized, two light cruisers damaged, three destroyers out of action, a minelayer sunk, and many planes grounded or damaged.
An international team of oceanographers reports a Red Sea discovery worth about 2.4 billion dollars in gold silver copper lead and zinc beneath hot brine pools. They drilled only about 10 yards before hitting basalt and questioned whether the deposits can be mined. Scientists from Woods Hole Columbia Miami Washington and Scripps participated.
In England, campaigns are tiny by U.S. standards. Edward Heath spent under 6000 for his 1970 win, Harold Wilson none. Voters back parties, not candidates, and spending is capped with a one month limit and strict accounting for costs over 100 pounds. The system aims to curb corruption and keep elections inexpensive.
A UPI report from Washington says a Society of Automotive Engineers committee studies how electromagnetic radiation interferes with heart pace makers. NIH notes interference linked to the common demand type that acts only during heart malfunction.
The snippet notes that want ads serve a community function and are read daily by residents seeking services, employment, and announcements. It emphasizes the habitual use of classified listings as a practical resource for locals.
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