George Shearing's rise from poverty to jazz fame
From a hard early life in London to blindness learned Braille and music, George Shearing pursued piano while working to help family. A BBC connection and Leonard Feather helped form a trio with John Levy and Denzil Best, leading to MGM and Capitol recordings and a surge in popularity. He tours with Trixie and daughter Wendy in New York and beyond.
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Social Security benefits for low earnings recipients
The article explains how workers aged 65 or 62 and under with earnings up to 1200 dollars yearly may still receive benefits for all twelve months. It notes that widows, aged parents, and children with low earnings may also qualify. It mentions a booklet “How Earnings Affect Social Security Benefits Payments” and local office contact points in Waltham District with schedules for Marlborough, Maynard, and a post office location.
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Fenton Files Papers for Marlboro School Committee Seat
Archie C. Fenton of 2 Farm Road filed papers yesterday for a two year term on the Marlboro School Committee. The seat was left vacant by the death of James J. Martin and filled by George E. Hutch for the past two years. Hutch has filed papers but had not indicated re election plans.
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Chicago Public Library to exhibit Columbus letter of praise
The Chicago Public Library plans a display of a 465 year old letter written by Christopher Columbus to his sovereigns. The letter extols rivers described as good and great and praises mountains as most lofty.
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