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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1986
Page
27
With snow already falling in Eastern Iowa, postal planning begins for the holiday period. The article notes parcels bound for military personnel in Australia, the Far East, and Southeast Asia must be prepared ahead of time to ensure on time delivery.
The guide explains surface mail for Army holiday parcels and Space Available Mail for military shipments, with weights up to 15 pounds and 60 inches girth, followed by space‑available air transport to overseas destinations. Parcel Airlift Mail costs include regular Parcel Post rate plus air service fees, with limits of 30 pounds and 60 inches. Local post offices offer precise holiday mailing information.
Promoted Army Sgt William Ross son of Fay and Iva Ross gains rank with 77th Armor in West Germany. Airman E Russell McKinney home on leave after six months training at Chanute AFB en route to Loring AFB Maine. Capt Kenneth Gates Jr staff nurse with USAF in Philippines. Army Sgt Todd Harper promoted. Marine Sgt Loren Wintringer promoted at Camp Pendleton. Warrant Officer Len Washburn earns aviator wings at Fort Rucker. Navy Senior Chief Edward Gosnell retires after 30 years. Marine Cpl Dennis Nowell earns Good Conduct Medal at El Toro. Air Force Sr Aimg Juli Sevey promoted at England AFB Hospital. 2nd Lt Mark Hachey staff nurse at Tripler AMC, Honolulu.
City crews will collect leaves along four quadrants today. Southeast area spans 28th to 42nd streets south of Mount Vernon Road and 10th to 19th streets between First Avenue and Mount Vernon Road. Southwest covers Second Street to Teresa Drive between Wilson and 50th avenues. Northwest runs from Edgewood Road to Wiley Boulevard between Johnson and E avenues. Northeast goes from Prairie Drive to 32nd Street between Franklin Avenue and Oakland Road.
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