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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1978
Page
10
Mark Garvey argues that for distances up to five miles a bicycle is more efficient and cheaper than a car. He cites lower per mile costs about 3 to 5 cents, a year of commuting costs around 76 dollars, and argues bikes are maneuverable, easy to park, and can be walked when obstructed. He shares a Kin Nick Stadium traffic jam anecdote to illustrate commuting choices.
A Hawkeye Bicycle Association event brings a 42 mile ride from Bever Park to Waubeek this weekend. Riders depart at 8 a.m. Sunday with a scenic route and a reminder to bring snacks since Waubeek has no stores.
The Cedar Rapids Public Library will host three short films on Tuesday to start a biweekly series for children ages three to five. The 2 p.m. program, in the downstairs children’s room, runs 20 to 30 minutes and allows parents to stay. Activities will feature interaction with on screen characters, with films including The Three Robbers Elephant Mystery and I’m No Fool with a Bicycle.
A compiled schedule of films at Roosevelt Royale Eastown Collins Twin West and Twin East venues. Listings include Hooper Million Dollar Hobo American Graffiti Grease Wholl Stop the Rain Heaven Can Wait National Lampoon Animal House Big Wednesday Revenge of the Pink Panther Foul Play Pi ranha The Evil Eat My Dust Convoy Sweet Revenge Logan Run Swinging Coeds Bed Bunnies The Secretary with varied showtimes throughout the day.
California wine shipments totaled 147 million gallons in the first six months of 1978, up about 8 million from a year earlier. Wine Institute president John De Luca noted table wine led gains at 13.7 percent while vermouth and flavored wines fell 16 percent and dessert and appetizer wines dropped 3.6 percent. He forecast an industry total of 300 million gallons for 1978.
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