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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1977
Page
2
Cedar Rapids residents faced heavy cold in February with many days below freezing yet few subzero temperatures. The month showed persistent winter conditions as residents endured low temperatures and frigid conditions throughout the period.
Academy Award winner Mercedes McCambridge has become president of the Livengrin Foundation, Bucks County, a 28 day in patient alcohol rehabilitation center. She says the role is active and central to her life and will complement her acting career.
Bangkok hosts its annual kite fighting festival from March to May at Phra Meru near the Grand Palace. Male kites called chula clash with smaller female kites pakpao in bouts governed by Thai Sports Association rules.
Cedar Rapids area hosts National Nutrition Week March 6 12 at Mercy and St Luke's hospitals. Dietitians share nutrition tips via tray covers table tents and TV programs for patients and staff while displays compare calories and fitness.
Cedar Rapids hosts the 15th annual Hobby and Model Show in Veteran's Memorial Coliseum and Armory on April 23 and 24. Sponsored by the city recreation commission and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2272, it showcases talents and interests of Cedar Rapids Marion Linn‑Mar and College Community students. Entry forms go to schools March 22 with returns by April 13. No entry fee or admission. 372 ribbons and 12 trophies to be awarded. The Charles Kacere Memorial Trophy goes to the top scoring school, with Marion High School winning in 1974 and Jefferson High winning in 1975 and 1976. Souvenir pin back buttons will be given to entrants. Co-directors are Charles Martin and Nat Hull.
Four female kites form squads with captains directing handlers by whistle code. Males earn 20 points, females 10, judged by officials including the king who often competes but seldom wins. Spectators thrill to aerial tactics, betting, and souvenir kite sales after matches.
Kirkwood Community College will sponsor a seminar on the predictive index system of personnel selection and performance prediction March 15 and 17. Bruce M. Hubby, management consultant, will present. Registration is 25 dollars including luncheon and materials. Call 398-5495 to pre-register.
The Lyric Opera of Chicago outlines a seven work lineup for 1977 under general manager Carol Fox. Premiere features Donizetti's L Elisir d Amore with Pavarotti as Nemorino and Evans as Dulcamara. Other titles include Idomeneo Peter Grimes Orfeo ed Euridice Manon Lescaut Il Barbiere di Siviglia and Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg.
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