Detroit Automakers Recall Surge Tops 7.6 Million Cars
Detroit recalls surge with 7.6 million vehicles since last December. GM leads with 6.7 million Chevrolets and GMC trucks built 1965–1969, tied to engine mount failures. Ford also campaigns to replace rear axles on 404,000 cars. Industry figures cite design and process flaws across assembly lines and supplier errors as key causes.
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Social Security and Medicare Questions Answered
The guidance covers how rental income does not affect social security benefits and how to seek Medicare reimbursement for paid medical bills. It advises obtaining receipts from the doctor and contacting a Social Security office for help with claims. The Cedar Rapids office location and contact details are provided.
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Humane society advice on adopting a kitten
The Linn County Humane Society Auxiliary offers guidance for selecting a healthy kitten. Check playfulness, coat, teeth, nose, eyes, ears, body, and tail, and seek a veterinarian's okay before bringing the kitten home. Contact meetings are the second Monday each month at 7 30 p m at Peoples Bank East.
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Humane Society
Linn County Humane Society
Peoples Bank East
Nashville Brass and First Edition Set for All-Iowa Fair
Nashville Brass and First Edition will perform during the All-Iowa fair opening June 30. Acts include Zacchini human cannonball and Chieftones daily at Hawkeye Downs, with free amphitheater seating. The fair runs through July 9 with stock car races and tractor pulls highlighted.
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Danny Davis
Kenny Rogers
Billy Greiner
Hawkeye Downs
Billy Thunderkloud
the Chieftones
Chieftones
Greiner
Canada
Hugo Zacchini
Edmondo Zacchini
Radio Liberty Expands Broadcast Reach to Soviet Union
Radio Liberty outlines its reach with 14 transmitters in Spain and West Germany and three in Taiwan. It broadcasts to the Soviet Union in 20 languages as part of its free voice mission abroad.
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Russia
Soviet Union
Spain
West Germany
Taiwan
World Almanac
Museums Increase Security as Thefts Rise Nationwide
The New York Times reports museums across the United States are boosting security after rising vandalism and theft. Interviews with 59 museums in 14 cities show measures from admission charges to multi million dollar electronic systems. Fort Worth’s Kimball plans a September opening with a high tech system including CCTV and ultrasonic sensors.
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Worcester Art Museum
Fort Worth
Kimball Art Museum
Richard Fargo Brown
Brown
Museum of Natural History
Paul E. Thompson
University of Miami
Lowe Art Museum
Art Center
Abram Original Name of Bible Figure
The name Abram meant "high father" and was the original name of the biblical patriarch later changed by God to Abraham meaning "father of many nations" per Genesis.
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Art Center Summer Classes Begin June 19
Paul K. McDowell of the University of Iowa will teach five art classes at Cedar Rapids Art Center this summer. Classes run five weeks starting June 19 at 324 Third Street SE with limited enrollment and nonrefundable studio fees after the first meeting. Adults supply their own materials. children incur a $3 material fee.
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Paul K. McDowell
University of Iowa School of Art and Art History
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