Odessa voyage mocked for food and folklore on Russian ship
Gene Caffrey recalls a 1978 Istanbul to Tampa cruise aboard the MV Odessa, a 1400 ton Russian liner. He praises the ship and staff but criticizes the food and vodka economy, water shortages, and port experiences including Haiti and Madeira.
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One Sparkling Washington Weekend at One Washington Circle Hotel
Package offers three days two nights deluxe suite accommodations at One Washington Circle Hotel and tickets to the Kennedy Center or National Theatre or Ford's Theatre for $59 per person double. Includes continental breakfast in the suite, champagne upon arrival, color TV, kitchen, and metro access with free parking. Visit Florida House and east wing of the National Gallery of Art while in D C.
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Remembering the train era and a NC craft school guide
An old-timer recalls the pleasure of coal-fed rail travel from Baltimore to Atlantic City and beyond while noting fuel shortages may revive trains. A Venice social column lists a May 24 meeting at Tin Pan Alley and asks about North Carolina craft schools, answering with Penland, John C Campbell Folk School, and Arrowmont, plus addresses and costs.
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Tennessee
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
University of Tennessee
Tuittion
John C. Campbell Folk School
Brasstown
Gatlingburg
Tenn
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