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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1979
Page
13
A concise feature notes a previously published answer or puzzle solution by Judd for United Feature Syndicate in 1979. The item references yesterday's solution and indicates continued publication flow across syndication. It highlights archival puzzle content and attribution to Judd.
East Iowans found relief from wintry weather as Peter Schickele performed his P D Q Bach spoof at the Paramount Theatre backed by the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra. The show mixed parody with high musical wit as Schickele lampooned Bach and other composers, amid stage mishaps and an audience kept in laughter.
Review notes the witty orchestral strings on Haydn and the cantabile from the Quartet in F. Richard Williams faces a caricature of a monstrous Newfoundland dog on stage while Schickele uses a bassoon in place of the clari net. The writer praises Schickele's talent and laments the missed peanut whistle pipe organ in the ensemble.
Experts quoted in Town & Country say retirement in the 40s, cancer-free cigarettes, enhanced intelligence drugs, slim foods, and anti senility chemicals could be possible by 2000. They warn of two decades ahead with drinking water shortages and a doubled crime rate. On this date in 1547 Ivan the Terrible was crowned Czar of Russia.
A wife who left nursing to raise children returns to part time work and refuses to care for her mother in the home. The husband urges hiring a private nurse and accepting he cannot repay his mother. A second letter recalls a family feud softened by a Vietnam tragedy, urging reconciliation.
Advertising line instructs readers to order the Gazette by dialing 398-8234 with hours 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. weekdays and until noon on Saturday.
North South held 30 high card points and, after North's three hearts, South bid four diamonds to show the ace and slam potential. A five diamond cue showed second round control and denied the ace of spades, enabling the six heart final contract. South won the lead, drew trumps, and ruffed to establish the slam.
San Diego attorney Richard Stacer sent emergency items to U S Naval Reserve friend Morton Leavitt in Cleveland after the city defaulted on loans. A note warned of desperate times. the package included aspirin cookies candles and other supplies along with a new $1 bill in an envelope marked Open when banks close.
Prime time line up shows CBS NBC ABC and PBS list evenings by city and station. Notable programs include The Mary Tyler Moore Show The Partridge Family Hawaii Five-O and various made for TV movies. Local markets feature gameshows news and public affairs segments along with classic series and specials.
The listing shows showings for Every Which Way But Loose in Iowa at 7 30 and 9 35. World premiere Pinocchio with 7 and 830 showings. Moment by Moment at 7 and 9. Plaza Superman at 7 30 and 10. Stage 1 Oliver's Story at 7 40 and 9 35. Stage 2 Lord of the Rings at 7 30 and 9 55. Stage 3 California Suite at 7 45 and 9 45. Stage 4 King of the Gypsies at 7 35. Eastown I National Lampoon's Animal House at 7 40. Eastown II The Invasion of the Body Snatchers at 7 30 and 9 30.
Community transit note announcing a dial service for seniors and disabled riders with contact number 363 8244. The item promotes accessible bus options and calls for usage or inquiry.
New Yorks Fulton Fish Market handles about a million pounds of fish each day. The citys 41 story federal office building houses around 60 federal agencies and stands as the nations tallest government structure.
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