Dedication of Czech Slovak leaders' visit to Cedar IDs museum
The dedication week drew visitors from over 20 states with more than 1,000 attendees. Czech and Slovak delegations praised private talks with President Clinton, noting potential benefits for world relations. Plans included removing the special stage, converting the carillon area to a flower garden, and awaiting delivery of carillon clocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
John R
Ocarek
White House
Rocarek
Slovak Republic
Kovac
Vladimir Meciar
Stefan Rehak
Gron City University of Seattle
Wash
Slovak Independent University
Trencin
Bratislava
Collins Plaza Hotel
Carillon
Carillon Tower
Secret Service
Dedication ends with Harvest Festival in Cedar Rapids
About 350 people gathered at Collins Plaza for the Harvest Festival dinner closing the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library dedication. The after dinner program featured Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians and Czech entertainers.
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Rebecca P. Lindwall
Assoc. Aats & Entertainment
Collins Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Guy Lombardo
Royal Canadians
al Pierson
John Rocarek
Cedar Rapids
Sokol
Greater Cleveland
Vladimir Kovarik
Czech Heritage Foundation
Timon Modracek
Jefferson High School
Lisa Volesky
Prairie High School
Swisher
Inmates Illegally Collect Disability Checks In Jail
A California sheriff flags SSI abuse by inmates in jail. Lawmakers seek a bounty for catching double dippers as officials, including Rep. Wally Herger, seek to stop prisoners from illegally receiving federal benefits while behind bars. Social Security data shows at least 16 SSI recipients in a single jail among 180 prohibited inmates.
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Washington
California
Wally Herger
Calif
Herger
Butte County
Mick Grey
SSI
Grey
Social Security
Social Security Administration
City briefs and classified ads roundup
Various local ads list services and events including Armstrong vinyl sale through October, Czech language reading room materials, Hawkeye Downs bingo times, Cedar Rapids physicians accepting new patients, Mercy-affiliated LifeStyle weight program, Tama area free bus service, Nut and fabric ad highlights, boxing bingo tonight, a private party ad option, Flanagan's meatloaf special, and an elder abuse informational luncheon at the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce with a SAFE Coalition RSVP.
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Cedar Rapids
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National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Cleveland
Marilyn Tucker
Museum Guild
Bob
Blanch Kral
Schuyler, Neb
Joe
Esther Cerveny
Sylvia Rohlena
Center Pt. Rd
Iowa City Plaza
Coralville Highway
West Bank
Jericho
Kirsch
Accordia Cellular
Collins Rd
Play
Yang Ahn
M.D
Medicenter West
Target West
Iowa City
Armstrong
Schumacher Carpets
Flamingo
Marc St. Maikon
Podiatrist
Christian Science Reading Room
Mary Baker Eddy
2Nd St. SE
Hawkeye Downs
Pierson's Florists
Adv
St Luke's
Tama
Kings
Hanford Post
St. S.W
Sandy's
Johnson Nut Co
Grand Ave
Marion
Gazette
Mr. Movies
Call Gazette
Flanagan
Ellis Blvd
Jan Rohner
Mount Mercy Education
Deb Stien
Mount Mercy Education Division
Merilee Rosberg
Jan
Stein
Mt. Mercy College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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