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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1979
Page
6
Three word score puzzle with 20 minute limit asks solvers to rearrange each row of letters into 2 to 7 letter words. Scoring shown to the right. 7 letter words earn a 50 point bonus. Blanks act as any letter but carry no points. No proper nouns or hyphenated terms allowed.
A historical note records that yesterday’s solution rack two rack three were licensed by Selchow and Righter Co, the owner of the SCRABBLE trademark. The entry confirms rights held by the company over rack configurations used in the game.
A letters page debate from Dear Abby spotlights reader outrage at joggers who run in traffic. Respondents claim joggers disobey signals, pose hazards, and should jog in parks or at home, while supporters argue fitness.
Erma Bombeck humorously forecasts a future clash among roller skaters bikers joggers. She proposes a playful annual schedule allocating paths by day and activity, keeping all groups placated while noting occasional overlaps. The piece ends with a nudge to include walkers with dogs.
The page lists Tuesday and Wednesday prime time TV schedules with channels and programs including News Over Easy Family Feud The Price Is Right Hollywood Squares Wild Kingdom Mary Tyler Moore Hee Haw Muppets Go to Hollywood and late night fare such as Starsky and Hutch Barnaby Jones Ironside and Masterpiece Theater Plus news programs and local station identifiers for Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines and other markets.
Movie and stage listings from venues including Theater Times Iowa World Plaza Stage Eastown Collins Twin West Twin East. Titles include Blazing Saddles Manhattan Deer Hunter Love at First Bite Coming Home Same Time Next Year and more with ratings R PG. Screenings span evening slots from 7:45 to 10:50 pm across multiple theaters and rooms.
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