Two National Antique Authors at Cedar Rapids Show
The 48th Cedar Rapids Antique Show and Collectors Fair April 11-13 at Five Seasons Center features Northridge California expert Don Sorensen and Iowa author Elsa Grimmer displaying RS Prussia china and Wavecrest glass. Sorensen showcases Prussia rarities and autographs his color book. Grimmer presents Wavecrest ware with autograph copies. Over 90 top collections are on display including French Cameo glass King and Hummel items with a $2 admission.
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China
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Iowa
United States
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Wavecrest Glass
Wallace Homestead
Des Moines
Reverse bids and modern bidding in bridge strategy
Oswald Jacoby and Alan Sontag discuss reverse bids as a one round force in openers replying to partner’s response, with examples across suits and notrump. They illustrate how reverses influence subsequent bids and consider outcomes including potential misinterpretations by partners. The article also notes English poet Thomas Chatterton’s early death at 17.
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Alan Sontag
Thomas Chatterton
Bristol
Rowley
Horace Walpole
Chatterton
London
Death of Douglas MacArthur on date in 1964
On this date in 1964 the esteemed American Gen. Douglas MacArthur died at age 84.
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Douglas MacArthur
Fishing Techniques and Tackle Making Course at Kirkwood
Kirkwood Community College offers a 10 week spring course on fishing techniques and tackle making. Two classes weekly run 7 to 9 pm at Kennedy High School starting April 15 and April 17. Registration costs 20 dollars for 20 hours. instructor is Bill Krejca. Call 398 5412 or 377 2042 for details.
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Seminar on rock climbing at Linn County Nature Center
The Indian Creek Nature Center in Linn County hosts a rock climbing seminar on Thursday April 10 at 7 30 p m teaching basics knots safety rope types and climbing sites. A second session Sunday April 13 at Palisades Kepler State Park offers safe climbs and rappelling led by Dave Novak with provided equipment and reservations via 362 0664.
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Indian Creek
Palisades-Kepler State Park
Dave Novak
Nature Center
Capitol to cut elevator operators in D C complex
William F. Raines Jr. says the Capitol complex will trim operators from 90 to 79 by year end. Most elevators are automatic but staff will still guide members, aid during votes, control crowds and assist tourists.
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Congress
William F. Raines Jr
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