Stamps for the strange bag the mail carries
Postal workers recount odd parcels and legal limits for mailing items from household goods to pumpkins and small livestock. The piece notes 70 pound parcel limit, restrictions on wrapping, and above all a universal service goal while flagging items like entire buildings and disease hazards for regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic
Ashington
Meg Harris
U.S. Postal Service
Postal Service
Harris
Sylvia Fox
Gainesville
Fairbanks
Alaska
Washington
San Krogstad
Utah
Kolaches to corn grace C R office pumpkin
Cedar Rapids postal officials report pumpkins sent via Express Mail along with kolaches and sweet corn. Spokesman John Burianek notes guidelines: packages under 108 inches combined length and girth, under 70 pounds, no weapons or harmful items, items well packed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Los Angeles
Harris
Francis E. Gardner
Baltimore
Gardner
Cedar Rapids
John Burianek
U.S. Postal Service
Expess
Burianek
Philippine bar pass rate highlights education decline
AAP Manila report notes only 480 of 2684 law graduates passed the bar, a historic low. Critics blame low salaries, crowded classrooms, outdated curricula, and poor teacher training while noting many graduates from public high schools cannot access elite colleges, fueling a drift to diploma mills and weaker national education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Philippines
Asia
Supreme Court
Philippines Bar
Emilio Rebueno
Corazon Aquino
University of the Philippines
Diploma Mills
Ernesto Jaurigue
Professional Regulation Commission
United States
Armament Enthusiasts Pack Vegas Soldier of Fortune Show
Mercenaries and Rambo style fans packed a Las Vegas convention hall for an eight annual Soldier of Fortune expo. Exhibitors showcased knives, pistols and rifles while seminars covered air ops in Nicaragua and Middle East terrorism. Organizers collected donations toward a Texas judgment against the magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Nev
Texas
Soldier of Fortune
Nicaragua
Middle East
Abandoned 1965 Chevrolet Declared for Auction in Linn County
The Linn County sheriff declares an abandoned 1965 blue Chevrolet with no VIN, towed from Laars Ferry Road, eligible for 21 day reclaim period. If unclaimed, owner rights waiver leads to sale at public auction per Iowa code 321.89 through 321.91. Sheriff Dennis H. Brome directs the notice via Sgt. Evelyn Covington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Iowa
Chevrolet
Lairs Ferry Rd
Dennis H. Brome
Evelyn Covington
Sheriff's Sale Notice From Linn County Iowa
Execution directed to me from the Clerk in Linn County Iowa orders a public sale of real estate titled To Towhts it Linnwood Acres 3rd Addition to Marion, Linn County. The sale occurs August 24 1988 at 9 30 in front of the Courthouse door Cedar Rapids. Attorney Thomas R Pence indicates the foreclosed property and announces cash payment for the winning bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kawtson
Tao
San Nn
Lowe
Linnwood
Marion
Linnty
Iowa
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Biome
Ian County
Thomas R. Pence
City Council Vacates Public Way Adjacent to Heights Addition
Notice reports Cedar Rapids city action to permanently vacate a portion of street and adjoining grounds next to lot 59 in Heights Addition. Ordinance authorizes removal of public way as described, with posting and publication by the city. Mayor and City Clerk signatures appear, notice published September 19 in the Cedar Rapids Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neekon
Attes
Vie K. Hanson
Cedar Rapids
Ponent
Chap- Sidinnace
Passa 4
Nance
Rapias
Iowa
Kenwood Heights
Donald J. Canney
Lyle K. Hanson
Code of
As of
Court sale of Cedar Rapids property in Linn County
Notice of execution sale of real estate in Linn County Iowa to satisfy a judgment for 43495.74 plus interest and costs. Auction set for October 31 1988 at 9 30 A M in front of the courthouse Cedar Rapids. Also notices of ordinances vacating public grounds and easements for Beaver Creek addition Cedar Rapids with sewer water easements and utility rights retained by the city Cox Cable Iowa Electric Power Company and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa District Court
Noah
Wurnal
Ye Bankers Life Company
Maria A. Shebetka
Linn County
Iowa
Ion
Lowe
Cedar Rapids
H. Blome
Demheriffson County
David R. Webster
Richard Wenzel
Dalewood Ave
Bolewood Avenue
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Donald J. Canney
Donna Anderson
Lori Pauline Lamphier
Answer
Iowa Inc
Lancer Lanes
Architects & Planners
ong-Wa Contracting Inc
Atlas Pen & Pencil
Art Factory
Py Co
Life Investors Management Corp
Barron Motor Supply
BB & S Treated Lumber Corp
Lifetouch Rbook
Bonn Bechko
Eye E
Start Cec Linn
Linn Photo Linn Candy Inc
Blanchard Raiiano E. Develope
Robert Bostwick
Lucas Reveigeration
Bowman
Browning
Ferris Ind
Eceosaeee
Butler Paper
Cedar Rapids Chamber
Lystad
Edar Rapids Hoto
Ricohopics
UPS
Oddylak Systems Inc
Sores
Madison/Bionics
Ardinal Chemical Co
John Maehl
Ardinal Arts & Crafts Co
Maresh Sheet Metal
Metro Hitan Suiv Company
iVices Central Fores
Mary Meyers
Midwest School
Supe
Midwest Wheel Equipment Co
Children's Bie
Marlion Millice
Ciainn Miller
City Supply
Eee
Minnesota Mutual Life
City Water Bioport
Mississipi Valley Conf
Clement Communications
Clement Communications, Display F Ray Mitchie
Commission On Dietetic
Nasco House of Crafts
Cope Plastics
National Life Insurance Co
Ann
Cox Cable Communications Inc
Cal National School
National Nail Co Bi
Nai Ub Rel Assa
Better
Cedar Rapids Community Schools
Toochnag Assessessssessees
Renses Neeszeresessiontenty Secreterial Upppor
GS New England
Ohio National Life Ins
Delawarervice Co Inc
Delta Education Inc
Bat Sferies
Benny's Windshield
Win
OD Sud Sessiseser Prerser
Donatian Olm
Riotier Sastaesssative Syssoms
Paul Revere Pizza
Lock i N Pizza
Mary Pavlicek
Eastern Iowa Tire
Payless Cash 'S Inc
Syles
Eby's Sporting Supplies
Pepsi
Igewood
Comny
Edmark Corp
Educational Medica Co Peer
Pete Garlinghouse
the Education Center
Porter Se
Pioneer
Rittanica
Trans
Pops Ink
Equitable Life Assurance
Pratt Audio Visual & Video Corpress
Protector
Mosbenyanessrenenienovashaary
Earfax State Vings Bank
Prentice Hall
Ken Fearing
Earing
Reim
Isme
Cindy Price
Rithink Co
Fudlar Business Systems
Princi
Mutual Life Ins Co
First Trust & Savings Bank
Joanne Fisher
Fisher Scientific
Elvin Scientific Inc
Marjorie Reddick
Jackie Fossum
Raft Dist
Roberta Reid
Frank Scha Tr
Remedia Publication Co
Sulies
Gareth Stevens
the Gazette Company
Robert Jacobson Design
Sui
Robert S Leathers Architec PC
Lencoe Pubiishing Co Inc
Ran Area Education Agency
Ruth Fleming
Lori Sand
Great American Life Ins Schimberg Co
Holastic Book Services
Eilin Em
Choo! Supply
Harry's Custom Trophies Ltd
Hawkeye Fire and Safety Co
Jodi Schropp
Osssanonsensgsnvsssnsestovenssens
Beseabonveosssees
Umacher
Hawkeye International
Hawkeye
Ae Science
Hawkeye Food Systems
Share Corp
Scott Foresman
Health Edco
Robert Sherman
SAI Claim Sherman
Gary Heilers
Physi Heiken Elecronics
Erman Special Fifty Co Inc
Gen Supplies
Ed Heilers
Sshoes Sea
Drum L
Geri Heinle
Silver Burdett Co
Sreseerssasnserence
Linda Herditska
Simplex Time Co
J Mif CO Inc
Uth St Lope Telephone Co
Phi
Houchen Bindery Td
Bindi
Uth Western Publishing Co
Textboo
Houghton Mifflin Company
State Farm Ins Co
Star Fixture Co
Cindy Howard
Phy
Sseenseagsrueeee
Ohn Hancock Distributors Inc
Hubbard Cold Storage
Insect Lore P. Ronde
Ecoroern
Institute For School Executives
Renew Supreme School
Saggeense Sevsessasvenssse Varseegnese
Wisher Trust & Savings Ban Instructional Fair Inc
Viasi
Instrum
Clavier
T S Denison & Co Inc
Internatiusiness
Iowa AE YC
Templeton Mutual Funds
Lowa Assn of
School Board
Lowa Book & Supply
Toys R Us
Buesing
Transamerica Occident
Transch Baking
Brearavelers Insurance Co
State of Iowa
Triarco Arts & Crafts
Iowa-Illinois Gas & Electric
Iowa Pupil Transportation Assn
Bership
Iowa State Industries
News & World Report
Iowa Welding & Suspension Serv
Frt van Meter Co
Segueenensoenenens Dsessesee
Vavra Lumber
Vanguard Group
Annus NY
J P Galway Company
Suppli
Janet Walderbach
Hysical
JS Latta & Soneneral Supplies
Ward's Natural Science Est Inc
W Pepper of
Detroit Inc
Rebecca Weston
Jackson Nat Life Ins Co
Janus Book Publishers
Jefferson Senior High School
Jim Jennings
General
Don Jennings
SAI Claim
Jenning
Jeff Wessel Eye Care Wessel
Glenda Jessen, Jessen Car Rental
West High School
Joens Brothers
West Music Company
John Hancock Mutual Life Ins
West Publishing Co
Josten's
Western Fraternal Life Assn
Western National Life Ins Co
Wieser Educ Inc
Kmart
Lori Willett
Cent
Kansas Cit Kaiser the Cent
WJM Plastics
Kel-Welco Life Insurance Co
Sandra Wolrab
Kelly Grau
Idwest Inc
Woodward-Wenger Company
Kennedy Paint Company
Xerox Corp
Seriesuavovenesessees
Kings Material Inc
Jan Zamastil
Kipp Brothers Inc
Zondervous
Kirkwood Community College
Zytron
Renta Serasanensnunssnenssasasen
Aiga
Klinger Paint Company
Koch Brothers
City Engineering Department
U.S. Post Office
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
College Community District Board Proceedings 1988
Cedar Rapids board sessions discuss agenda approval August 16 minutes, resignations and hires, travel, policy readings, and a future review of asbestos abatement. The meeting runs 8:04 p.m. to 9:38 p.m. with full board present. An ordinance establishes street grades for the 1988 paving program in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kohli
Humble
Jack Hayes
GWAEA
Carol O'Brien
CCEA
Krob
Kohl
Kevin Behrends
Mike Toyne
Sheryl Murphy
Terri Howes
Prairie View
Kathy Dautremont
Vernon Erenberger
Marsha Lutz
Gary Tomas
Carol Davis
Denise Votroubek
Colette Garcia
John Lampa
Phi Larsen
Shive-Hattery and Associates
Bob Thomas
Ashbacher
Bonnie Malone
Washington, D.C
St. Louis
AACD
Sandy Zahradnik
Anaheim
Cali
National Association of Education of Young Children
Pam Marquardt-Hartke
Minneapolis
Chadima
Russ Price
Jim Steffen
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Kolaches
Grace C.R
Vegas
Survival Store
Intratec
Miami
Tom Conrad
Action Arms
Philadelphia
Hiawatha Water BO
Wright
Beck
Glason
Dickson Co
French Saints
Semerrot
Rainger's
Tabeees
Sutherland yEq
Greiner
Stella
Ament
Kainz
Mty
Gladson
Hines
B. Wright
B. Daws
Glass Road
Heatheridge Drive
Blue Jay Drive
4Th
8Th Street
East Post Road
Gllege C.S.D. H
Abbott Press
A-1 Disposal Service Inc
ABC Sci Suppl Inc
Academic Industries Inc
Ison Wesley Pub Co
Curbleft
8Th and
9Th Avenues
6Th Street
East Post Road SE
Beaver Creek
Banne J. Canney
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