City Job Corps not in cutback at Charleston Center
Labor Department cuts of 20 percent in Job Corps funds will not affect enrollment at the Charleston Women's Center where director George Moore says 330 to 350 is the economical operating level. The center posted a 78 percent placement rate, and Moore notes expansion plans with the Brotherhood of Railway and Airline Clerks while other centers face reductions.
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Labor Department
Charleston Women’s Center
George Moore
Charleston Center
Moore
Charleston
Job Corps
Appron
Women's Center
Brotherhood of Railway and
Freaks Swamp Bluegrass Festivals Across Regions
In Warrenton Virginia reports describe a growing influx of attendees labeled freaks at bluegrass gatherings. The trend, traced to Appalachian folk festivals, notes increasing numbers of unconventional fans changing festival dynamics and crowd composition.
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Warrenton
Prine’s New Album Sessions and Bluegrass Festival Scene
John Prine cut all original songs except Nine Pound Hammer during four relaxed days in Nashville’s Quadrafonic Studios for his third album, assisted by David Prine and a tight group of sidemen. Meanwhile the Warrenton Culpeper Bluegrass Festival drew about 45,000 fans to Lake Whipperwill with acts like Earl Scruggs Revue, Don McLean, the Seldom Scene, the Carter Family, and Jerry Garcia adding a surprise appearance.
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John Prine
Nashville
Prine
Abby
David
Reg Young
Bobby Woods
David Briggs
Mike Leach
Kenny Malone
Johnny Christopher
Doyle Gisham
Grady Martin
Union Grove
N.C
West Virginia
Lester Flatt
Earl Scruggs
Bill Monroe
Warrenton-Culpeper
Lake Whipperwill
Don McLean
Seldom Scene
Carter Family
Grandpa Jones
Doc
Merle Watson
Osborne Brothers
Charlie Monroe
Big rock festival set for Chester July 8
Chester hosts Music in the Hills at the new Piles Park outdoor amphitheater near Waterford Park Race Track on July 8. Headliners Humble Pie J Geils Band Black Oak Arkansas and Frampton s Camel. tickets 650 in advance 8 on day noon to 6 pm. Ticket info via Waterford Park or Ticketron.
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Chester
Humble Pie
J. Geils Band
Black Oak Arkangys
Frampton
Black Oak Arkansas
Camel
New Piles Park
Waterford Park
Edgar Winter
Ogden Promotions
Colony Concerts
Ogden
Bill Owens
Leonard Stogel
Ticketron
Gazette Reading
Civic Center
Soul Children
Small Faces
Herd
Spooky Tooth
Pie
Steve Marriott
Peter Frampton
Greg Ridley
Jerry Shirley
Dave Clempson
The
Marriott
Itchycoo Park
U.S
Nationwide parenthood studies program launches teenagers education
Six national youth service groups receive over half a million dollars to develop parenthood education for teens. The plan targets six million youths in three years, funded by HEW and Caspar Weinberger, with phases for school based courses and independent schemes by each organization.
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Parenthood
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
HEW
Caspar Weinberger
Boys’ Clubs of America
Boy Scouts of America
Girl Scouts of the U. S. A
National Federation of Settlements and Neighborhood Centers
The
Salvation Army
Save the Children Federation
Appalachian
Career Education program seeks Kanawha Valley high school juniors
The Employer-Based Career Education program of the Appalachia Educational Laboratory seeks career conscious juniors for next fall. The program, funded by the National Institute of Education, blends classroom work with on the job experience at local employers. About 40 students completed this spring and earned regular diplomas. all county high schools may apply. Contact Dr. Harold Henderson in Charleston, West Virginia.
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Applachia Educational Laboratory
National Institute of Education
Kanawha Valley
Harold Henderson
Appalachia Educational Laboratory
P.O. Box
Charleston
W. Va
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Peter Wolf
Rolling Stone
Fillmore East
Charleston Civic Center
Yoenks
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WKAZ
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