Minnie Minoso Should Swing Again and Save Baseball Fun
Bob Greene urges Commissioner Fay Vincent to allow Minnie Minoso to bat for the White Sox, arguing that baseball’s appeal lies in fun not sterile self-importance. He contends Minoso at 68 would symbolize enduring spirit and publish positive publicity, contrasting with calls to curb publicity and sensationalism.
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Aseball
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Minnie Minoio
Chicago White Sox
Sox
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White Sox
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Pete Rose
George Steinbrenner
California
Correction notice on homecoming king and queen captions
The Gazette corrects errors in a Friday photo caption misidentifying Linn-Mar homecoming royalty. Amy Primus is daughter of Don and Marcia Primus of Cedar Rapids and Jason Maloy is son of Elwyn and Carol Maloy of Marion.
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Friday
Linn-Mar
Amy Primus
Don
Marcia Primus
Cedar Rapids
Jason Maloy
Elwyn
Carol Maloy
Marion
Seeing Double and Many Arts Events Plague Eastern Iowa Week
A roundup of performances and festivals across Eastern Iowa includes Seeing Double at Hancher Auditorium and Run For Your Wife at Amana Colonies Visitors Center. Also listed are Nunsense at Old Creamery Theatre and Quilters at Johnson County Fairground plus community gatherings, garage sales, outdoor events, music, workshops, a vintage car display, and a Back to School Dance.
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San Francisco
Hancher Auditorium
University of Iowa
Pat Osborn
Amana Colonies
Old Aa Theatre
Nunsense
Old Creamery Theatre
Garrison
Quilters
Iowa City
Johnson County Fairground
Alice
Riverside Theatre
Theatre
Cedar Rapids
Gas-Saving Tips From Precision Tune Inc
Precision Tune Inc offers tips to save fuel. Increasing commuter cars by one passenger could save 600,000 gallons daily. Keep fuel and air filters clean to prevent inefficient engine operation. Avoid unnecessary idling since starting a car uses less gas than idling.
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Precision Tune Inc
United States
Recall of toy bears and elephants due to lead and choking risk
The Consumer Products Safety Commission lists recalls by F.J. Strauss Co. Inc. and Soft Things Inc. Affected items include 3600 Music Maker toy elephants with lead paint and small parts and 30240 Video Bear Babies whose eyes and nose may detach. Consumers may return the toys for refunds.
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Washington
Consumer Products Safety Commission
E F.J. Strauss Co. Inc
North Bergen, N.J
Soft Things Inc
Brooklyn, N.Y
Cedar Rapids Gazette Publication and Subscription Policy
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 informs readers of mailing and delivery options. Rates include carrier weekly 3.20, motor route 3.70, and mail plans with 7 issues at 14.20 for 4 weeks or 159.60 for 52 weeks, plus 215.80 for 52 weeks for other states. Postmaster address listed for changes.
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Cedar Rapids
The
Gazette Company
Third Avenue SE
Iowa
U.S
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