My Journey From Yokohama to Pontiac and Beyond
A first person account recounts youth corps service in World War II with American forces in Jansen against Japan. Carl R. Peck of Pontiac, Michigan, served and stayed postwar in Japan, marrying Fumiko Nagae. The narrative follows birth in Yokohama in 1949, a brother’s birth in 1951, moves through Michigan Arkansas Germany France and Guam, a mother’s 1956 death, and eventual return to the United States with foster care and a photographer visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savari Peck
Jansen
Carl R. Peck
Pontiac
Mich
Japan
Fumiko Nagae
Erirans
Toya Hare
Naka-ku
Yokohama
Russell
States
Michigan
Arkansas
Germany
France
Guam
Get Back and The Beatles Past in a Turbulent Echo
A mixed feature notes the Beatles fading public favor since manager Brian Epstein's 1967 exit, with Ringo planning TV and film work while the group remains close. It includes lyrics fragments, and shifts to a personal memoir detailing a woman’s early life, family, and self-discovery years in West Virginia, highlighting youth, writing, service, and wariness of adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harrison
Brian Epstein
Pai Athke
West Virginia folk duo release first album Music As We Learned It
Dave and John Morris from Ivydale record their debut on Kidtown Traditional Records with songs learned from family and neighbors. Notable tracks include The White Pilgrim and Wreck of the Old 97. Album available for 3.25 dollars by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
John Morris
West
Shady Grove
David
Ivydale
W. Va
Kees
A West Virginia Folk Music Crisis Seeks Younger Fans
At the State Folk Festival in Glenville aging mountain musicians warn West Virginia risks losing a living tradition as under-30 players are scarce. The Morris brothers urge schools to teach indigenous songs and urge media exposure to revive interest while noting New York and Pittsburgh youths now learn the genre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
South Charleston
Richard Turley
Warner Brothers Records
Freedom Mountain
Billy Edd Wheeler
United Artists
Harleston
Blueberry Warfare
Queen Elizabeth Hotel
Montreal
Lennon
Mick Jagger
Marianne Faithfull
Mick
Bandit
Earl Warren
Solana Beach
Calif
Peter Sarstedt
Atlanta
Booker T. & the
M.g.'s
Canned Heat
Butterfield
Johnny Winter
Creedence Clearwater
Janis Joplin
Led Zeppelin
Joe Cocker
Chicago
Blood, Sweat & Tears
Abergavenny
Shannon
Ray Brack
Glenville
New Orleans
Library of Congress
Columbus
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
New York
Morris Brothers
Ivydale
Dave Morris
John
Clay County
Dave
Stewart Cohen
West
Top Records of the Week Highlights Various Singles and Albums
A confusing OCR list of music titles and artists spans singles and albums across rock pop and era staples. It mentions Credence Clearwater Revival Desmond Berker The Isramites Grazin in the Grass and more with scattered names like Dylan Presley and Mantini.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harey Manuel Fe
Ballard
John Ad
Caine
Rattan Dinetans
Black Prari Fanny Charies
In Crmcwmmales Ltd
Stary Up
James Bena
What's Happenin Jim Martin Gelperin Music Co
A stream of scattered notes on gear and studio ideas. Mentions Dack Gank in Chicago and new trumpet mouthpieces. Highlights mono and stereo setups with P A systems, distortion units, and effects. References Rod Thompson Henry Mancini and Marshall amps. Ends with playful call to share what’s happening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dack Gank
Chicago
P. A
Rod Thompson
Yini-Vox
Henitrix
Henry Mancini
Jazz Hays
Sack Cook
Hack Newteek
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eve
Four Seasons
Frankie Valli
Bob Gaudio
Joe Long
Tommy DeVito
Civic Center
The
Charleston Gazette
John Lennon
Paul McCartney
Ringo
Tne
Dannille
Charleston Garete
Key of
Dag
Beck
Torch
Mama
Peace Corps
Oscar
Siogly
Ringo Starr
George Hamilton
A — Livaiy
Smn
Zoe
Cer But
Jon
Ooh
Sayuri Peck
Iunmen
Fraternity House
King South
Jerry Leonard
Barons
Malibu
Kanawha City
Esquires
Huntington Beauty Academy
Soul Survivors
Innmen
King Sound
Reflections of Soul
Hi Lawn
St. Albans
Auditorium
Bluefield
Hurricane Recreation Center
Exiles
Bluefield Armory
Logan Field House
Marmet Recreation Center
Carousel
Clarksburg
Lakewond
Apollo X
Dunbar
Beckley
Raleigh County Community Action Agency
West Virginia State College
Charleston
T-T-T
David Morris
Morris
America
Sali
Doc White
Ira Mullins
Arlie Wilson
Lee Triplett
Phoebe Cochran
Noah Cottrill
Tiny Hodges
M Part Lettre
Jane Temntations
Hale Earl
Binet
Sara B Fears
Berrien
Hirk Gariga
Billertiy
Eyline
Rob Dylan Grentoxt
Dasavan
Fais
S- Dom Jonas
Tommie Who
Bayau
Gourntey
Clearwater Praival
Tom Abby Earl
Andy Munn
Vik
Narra Shade
Janry
Henry Mantini
Arent
Rivin Presley
Nish Eg
Pete
Pak
Pant
Warvet
Jim Martin Gelperin Music Co
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