Bach records push marks anniversary with new releases
Reviews note two hundredth anniversary Bach death as Victor RCA Columbia issue new performances. Wanda Landowska harpsichord plays The Well-Tempered Clavier with Landowska as soloist. Casals and Casals ensembles plan Prades festival recordings. Mengelberg conducts Debussy and Borodin. other labels feature Cantor Katz Yorgesson and Sinatra among diverse artists.
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Ice Vogues of 1950 to Perform in Cedar Rapids
The Ice Vogues of 1950 arrive at Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids for a week long ice show with 75 skaters noted for skill glamour and comedy. Performances run Thursday through Tuesday March 28 with a Sunday matinee 8 30 p m shows and 2 30 p m matinee. Proceeds go to the Linn County 40 and 8 Society child welfare fund with tickets at the coliseum or by mail order.
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Patrol Movie Production Runs in Lockstep Across Studios
Hollywood reports a curious industry pattern as three films begin production simultaneously. Republic's State Police Patrol Lippert's Highway Patrol and Columbia's Prowl Car all started on the same day. RKO also casts Sally Coroner as a hospital patient near death in The Wall Outside.
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Concert Campaign Opens Cedar Rapids Community Concert Assoc
The Cedar Rapids Community Concert Association launches its 1950-51 membership drive on opening day at the Montrose hotel mezzanine. Four programs are planned including George London and the Minneapolis Symphony under Antal Dorati with memberships priced at six dollars and three dollars for students.
Robert Keith Long Stage Career Begins in Montana Rides
Veteran actor Robert Keith, famed for his role as the top villain in Montana Rides, began his acting journey as a child on Broadway about 35 years ago.
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Oscar Nominations Preview For 1949 Awards Night
Nadine Subotnik surveys the 1949 Oscar field naming best picture contenders such as All the King’s Men Battle Ground The Heiress A Letter to Three Wives and 12 O Clock High and predicts winners for acting directing and supporting roles while noting the year’s strong performances and the notable Negro prejudice films in contention.
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Slezak Flies Plane To His Film Chores
Hollywood star Walter Slezak flies his own plane from a Pennsylvania farm to film locations. He has 700 hours of flight time and travels on established beams, landing every four hours. On his eighteenth trip he brings his wife and three children.
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Young Prodigy Diana Lynn Gives LA Piano Recitals
At age six Diana Lynn performed piano recitals for musical organizations in Los Angeles, showcasing precocious talent.
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