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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Press
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1970
Page
3
New York dispatch notes Americans shift toward leisure in the 1970s with three day weekends and longer work hours, boosting spending to 250 billion by 1975. Growth targets boats, water recreation, aviation lessons, golf, snow skiing and snowmobiles as houseboats and Seagoing boats trend big.
Cedar Rapids area student councils plan a petition to local theater managers for lower admission. They want a 75 cent cut from 1.50, but theater officials say reduced pricing is unrealistic due to a 1400 dollar weekly payroll, high film rentals and advertising. past attempts failed due to ID card abuse and vandalism.
Eight photos by Cedar Rapids photographers Leland Regal and John Thomis are accepted for the 35th Des Moines International Salon of Photography. The exhibit runs March 30 to April 18 at the Des Moines YMCA, open to the public.
A concise fact notes that radio waves propagate at the same speed as light, about 186,000 miles per second, underscoring their rapid transmission capability.
Aries grows optimistic about plans with growth potential while staying practical. Taurus should drop pious acts and brace for vices. Gemini may hear from a charming contact and should stay flexible. Cancer enjoys romance but should avoid dizziness and double check minor money errors. Leo chases dreams and may receive brain-picking attention. Virgo is urged to listen with the heart and avoid slickness. Libra counsels patience as melancholy passes. Scorpio boosts career with decisive steps. Sagittarius may meet an older, charming friend. Capricorn faces rocky career choices and may need to sacrifice idols. Aquarius shows intellectual strength and ends with leisure with a loved one. Pisces dreams boldly yet avoid pushy influence and trust your own rhythm.
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