Catching up with Motley Crue and youth culture
A first person piece recounts attending a Motley Crue concert to gauge teen culture, critiquing the band's excess and violent imagery while noting the contrast with previous pop tastes. The author admits misjudging trends, describes the chaotic show, and reflects on aging and music credibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyndi Lauper
America
van Halen
Air Supply
Huey Lewis
Good Guy Gold
Motley Crue
Dream Come True for Hobo Town Blackie
The Gazette profiles 38 year old hobo Town Blackie who travels by freight, forgoes a settled life, and survives on meals from friends and occasional odd jobs. He keeps a simple pack, avoids driving schedules, and plans to roam the Midwest around Iowa while shunning marriage and a fixed home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Stevens
Gazette Star
Iowa
Blackie
Towa Blackie
Gazette Newsroom
New Hampton
Oelwein
Hampton
Minneapolis
Mississippi
Stores push crackdown on bootlegging in Iowa
Des Moines report says private liquor-store owners push for tougher enforcement after about 20 complaints to the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division. Morrell notes cases of cross border orders and out of state caterer soliciting liquor, with penalties including license loss and vehicle seizure. Officials plan more bar and store checks and a guidance manual for local police as agents respond to complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Daubenmier
Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Richard Morrell
Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division
Iowa
Missouri
Morrell
Liquor sales dip for Iowa private stores in August
Iowa liquor sales fell 6.95 percent in August from a year earlier, with private stores selling 222 485 gallons, 16 622 fewer than state stores a year ago. Administrator Richard Morrell cites a national trend toward lower consumption but notes six months into privatization revenue may still match last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe Wee Mois Buteal
Des Moines
Iowa
Richard Morrell
Iowa Alcoholic Beverage Division
Morrell
Iowa City Telephones Disrupted Again Near Recreation Building
For the second time in nine days a construction crew tore up a 2100‑pair Bell line in Iowa City disrupting University of Iowa campus service. About 600 phones were affected with temporary service expected to be restored soon. Facilities without service included housing, graphic services and a maintenance building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
William C. Cleveland
U of 1
Recreation Building
Ida
Cleveland
Northwestern Bell Co
Coralville
Human Biology Research Center
Newton Road
U of I
Bell
Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative annual meeting date set
The Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative Association announces its annual meeting for Friday September 18. A Gazette correction previously stated the meeting would be this week. The newspaper invites complaints about accuracy and will publish corrections when needed. Phone 398-8313.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me Avin
Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Gazette
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Mike Deupree
Jack Daniels
Crue
Whitesnake
Vince Neil
Nikki Sixe
Mick Mars
Tommy Lee
Neil
Liberace
Eddie Murphy
Orange
The
Cedar Rapids
Lous
Sand Cats
Cedar
Sissues
U.S
Serpions
Gazete
Searce
Associated Press
AP News
P.O
Corballen
Sony
Serene “Topo
Soulelet Warehouse
Tom’ Ruxlow
Division of Criminal Investigation
Ruxlow
Exquisie
Ovate Stour Stores
Westdale Mall
Lindale Mall
Klingers
Fifth Avenue SE
Cedar‘ Rapids
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