Gilligan's Island anniversary and current public affairs musings
A Gazette column ponders public understanding of monetary policy citing a AP survey and notes widespread ignorance. It marks the Sept 17 1964 Gilligan's Island debut, laments its flawed premise and enduring cultural footprint, then critiques late night TV and invites readers to submit gripe contest entries.
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Gilligan
Professor
Ginger
Mary Ann
the Howells
Mike Deupree
the Gazette
P.O
Cedar Rapids
Today’s Cityline Calendar Highlights of Arts and Events
The Cedar Rapids area hosts theater shows at Amana Colonies and CSPS with Old Creamery Theatre Company featuring Squabbles and Lend Me A Tenor, plus The Race of the Ark Tattoo premiere. Art at Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. comedy at Penguins. lectures at Luther College and Coe College. Community meetings, health clinic, recycling, and city council items also listed.
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Old Creamery Theatre Company
Price Creek
Amana Colonies
Garrison Main Stage
Todd William Ristau
CSPS
Cityline
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Apple recalls PowerBook 100 models for circuit fault
Apple Computer recalls some PowerBook 100 portable units due to faulty circuit boards causing electrical shorts and a hole in the case. Affected serials below SQ211 and SQ216 require a free modification. Call the PowerBook Safety Helpline at (800) 572-1731 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. EDT, weekdays.
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Cupertino
Calif
Apple Computer Inc
Apple
Correction on Clayton County dividend source
The Gazette corrects a Wednesday report stating Clayton County received a $6 516 dividend. The payment came from Northwestern National rather than Northwestern Mutual Insurance Co. The Gazette will respond to complaints and publish clarifications for accuracy fairness and completeness.
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Northwestern National
Northwestern Mutual Insurance Co
the Gazette
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Penguins
Glen Steer
Center For Faith and Life
Luther College
Decorah
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Riverfront Improvement Commission
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St. Luke's Hospital
Linn County Board of Social Welfare
Iowa Building
Fourth Ave
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Solon
Old High School
Iowa
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U.S
AP News
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Women IN Law
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