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Nancy Meek Pocock, 1910-1998.
Ploughshares Monitor
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June 1, 1998
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"Retire, why ever would I?" Nancy Pocock remarked when she was 86 years old. `Mama Nancy,' as she was known to refugees from around the world, died one year later, signing papers for an Iranian refugee even as she lay in hospital.
The fond nickname, Mama Nancy, scrawled on tiny pieces of paper, even written on the palms of their hands, was often the only thing the refugees brought with them when they arrived in Toronto from El Salvador, Guatemala, Sri Lanka, Iran and recently Zaire, in fact, from whatever country where oppression had forced them to flee.
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Personal reminiscence: Ploughshares 20 years on --.
Magazine article from: Ploughshares Monitor
; ...Friends House in Toronto "to plan Project Ploughshares." Nancy Pocock, Ruth Morris, and Leroy Jones represented the Canadian...Regehr from Conrad Grebel College. Fred Franklin joined Nancy Pocock from the Quakers, and Jamie Swift from the Development Education...
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Ontario rejects tax cuts for common good.(Editorial)
Magazine article from: Catholic New Times
; ...from emergency wards and stacked up in hospital corridors. We recall with horror the fate of the Quaker refugee activist Nancy Pocock. * Loved ones forced to undergo cancer treatments in the U.S. We trust the new government will put an end to public...
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Tasty treats
News Wire article from: University Wire
; Sarah Creekmore and her mama Nancy University Wire 09-01-1998 (Vanderbilt Hustler) (U-WIRE...cooking. This week Perspectives Editor Sarah Creekmore and her mama Nancy bring a little touch of Southern hospitality to any housewarming...
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 "The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)")
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EAT CHEAP UNDER $20.(After Hours)
Newspaper article from: The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)
; Byline: Charles Jackson MAMA NANCY'S WHERE: Cannon Truck Stop, 512...be a trucker to enjoy the ride at Mama Nancy's. Bring a group of friends after...beverages at $1.50 each, your debt to Mama Nancy will be $16.75. QUESTIONS OR...
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FIVE PLACES.(Weekend)
Newspaper article from: The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)
; ...your photo to the Wall of Fame. COST: $ CALL: 432-0942 MAMA NANCY'S WHERE: 512 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse. WHAT: Is your...truck stop is a good choice. It's open 24/7, 365. Mama Nancy (Bianchi) offers everything from pancakes to pepper and...
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RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS.(Neighbors Northeast)
Newspaper article from: The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)
; ...Carousel Center, Syracuse Kookies By Karen 7283 State Fair Blvd., Baldwinsville Little Utica Hotel 1491 Lamson Road, Phoenix Mama Nancy's 510 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse McDonalds of Baldwinsville 2234 Downer St., Baldwinsville McDonalds of Clay 3869 Route...
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RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS.(Neighbors West)
Newspaper article from: The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)
; ...Salina Liverpool Senior Nutrition Program 604 Oswego St., Liverpool Lysander Fire Department 664 Lamson Road, Lysander Mama Nancy's 510 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse Mamma Ilardo's Warners Service Plaza, Warners Mid-Lakes Navigation Co. Ltd. 11...
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RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS.(Neighbors Syracuse)
Newspaper article from: The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)
; ...basement walk-in cooler in poor repair. Ventilation hood not clean. Rear storage room cluttered. Nancy Bianchi d/b/a Mama Nancy's State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse Jan. 7 inspection Cleaner stored next to single-service items (corrected). Case...
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KUP'S COLUMN
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times
; ...addressing the Kitty Kelley charges with a touch of his humor. He "admits" he's Frank Sinatra's love child by saying, "There were those lunches 'way back when Sinatra did it his way, and I'm the proof." (But will mama Nancy laugh?)
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FOR THE RECORD.(Business)
Newspaper article from: The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)
; ...Anderson , same address. Jeff's Warehouse , 19 Queensway, Apt. 8, Camillus, Jeffrey F. Berda , same address. Nov. 25 Mama Nancy's, 510 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse, Nancy Bianchi , 600 Maple Drive, Fayetteville. The Geeks PC Sales and Service...
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