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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1983

Page

15

Vazquez family leads Ringling circus flying act in Cedar Rapids

The Flying Vazquez from Mexico City perform in Cedar Rapids for a three day stay. Juan Vazquez discusses catching the quad with his brothers Miguel and Felipe and wife Patricia as the family trains for dangerous aerials.

Suzanne Barnes Times Juan Vazquez Miguel Felipe Patricia Juan Vazquez Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Cedar Rapids the Gazette Jules Leotard Mexico City Mexico Alex Gautier Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

MTV revolutionizes rock with 24 hour video presence

New York reports MTV reshapes rock by bringing videos to over 14 million homes, redefining design, marketing, and perception. Executives defend a diverse, if debated, slate while critics cite limited black representation and profit concerns.

Robert Hilburn Los Angeles Times York MTV mid-Manhattan Board of Directors Nielsen John A. Schneider Warner Amex Styx Stray Cats Europe Garland

Mel Tillis album explains stutter versus song

The piece discusses Mel Tillis 51 living near Nashville and his stuttering origin linked to malaria and a friend. It notes his long career since 1956, TV and film appearances, and why he doesn’t stutter when singing, attributing it to rhythm and stage persona.

Mel Tillis Tillis Nashville LeRoy English

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