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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1985
Page
3
A humorous approach led by Rev. Robert Osborne targets ridding the church’s perceived stiffness to attract congregants. The feature appears on Religion page 4A.
Live tree prices in the metro area mostly held firm with small increases of about one dollar per tree at a few outlets. Artificial tree prices vary widely from about thirteen dollars to three hundred thirty eight dollars for large sizes, while live trees range from roughly twenty dollars for six feet to over a hundred dollars for specialty plants.
Five Haitian stowaways held in a cargo box aboard the Alco Trader escaped at Port Everglades while the ship shuttled between Florida and Freeport. Immigration official Perry Rivkind said the men had been confined for three days and would face a $5,000 fine for the escape. The Bahamas and United States disputed their fate as illegal aliens.
An Iowa State University twin engine aircraft carrying the ISU women’s cross country team crashed near Des Moines after reporting severe turbulence. Seven killed including pilot Burton Watkins and six team members. FAA and NTSB investigate weather ice and possible wake turbulence.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette, established 1883 by The Gazette Company, lists daily and Sunday publication at 500 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids. Details include carrier rates of 2.25 per week and mail options for Morning Editions and Sunday issues, with 7 issues per week, 4 week and 52 week prices, and restrictions on mail subscriptions where carrier service exists.
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