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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1968
Page
13
Norman Morrison, 28, trapped after a dinghy capsized near Lowestoft, feet jammed in rubber boots, as freezing water rose. Fire, police, and ambulance crews along with a helicopter failed to rescue him. His brother, also swept to sea, survived and is hospitalized.
A Bayard F. Ennis and Grace review praises Hodie a Christmas cantata presented at the Municipal Auditorium. Ralph Vaughan Williams’ work blends Biblical excerpts with secular verse, featuring a child friendly stage pageant with chorus, soloists James L. Bailey Leo Imperi Irma Brooke and a dance troupe. Conductor Buddy leads an orchestra with a diverse cast including a First Presbyterian children’s chorus and Charleston Ballet performers. The production’s design and choreography by Van Damme elevate the piece, while actors portray Mary Joseph Angel and the Three Kings to visually frame the story.
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