Mount Mercy Pearl Shines At Cedar Rapids Concert
Freelance writer reports a Paramount Theatre tribute to Mount Mercy College on its 50th anniversary. Richard Williams leads the Cedar Rapids Symphony through Rossini, Saint Saens, and a Bolero climax, with reminiscences and a heartfelt Alma Mater finale.
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Paramount Theatre
Richard Williams
Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra
Mount Mercy
Anita Bullard
The
Saint-Saens
Jim Rogers
Ogden Nash
Linda Williams
Mount Mercy College
Dear Abby readers discuss Allenwood prison life and aging partners
A reader asks how to get six months to a year in Allenwood federal prison but Abby warns against loss of freedom. The column notes inmates’ transfers for good behavior, non violent crimes, and work in facilities, with minimal fences and rare escapes. Another reader compares older women to treasured books, valuing history and wisdom. Abby replies a man may prefer to write his own story.
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Abby
Allenwood
Constance
San Diego
New cordless hand vacuum aids dry spill cleanup
Towson based Black & Decker introduces a lightweight cordless portable vacuum for dry spills on hard and soft surfaces. Weighing 1.6 pounds without charging unit, it carries a washable dust bag and wall mountable charger, claims pickup capabilities of 31 pounds sugar and more per charge, with optional upholstery brush for 1.50. Also notes a 1953 polio vaccine announcement by Jonas Salk.
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Towson, Md
UPI
Black & Decker Manufacturing Co
Towson
Jonas Salk
University of Pittsburgh
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Gevies
Dear Abby
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Winston
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