The Holy Family by Gore Vidal Explores Kennedy Lineage
Gore Vidal writes in Esquire about the Kennedy family and their ascent from obscurity to prominence. He suggests Old Joe Kennedy aimed for presidential influence through John F. Kennedy and envisions future Kennedys as potential leaders while warning that the public may be swayed by illusion. The piece argues leadership should be decided by the people, not family ambition.
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Doak Finch Builder Dead Behind Great Thomasville Growth
Doak Finch, longtime builder and driving force behind Thomasville Furniture Industries, died after a heart attack. He helped construct the Southern Furniture Exposition building and led showroom development while active in community projects including work on the Thomasville Women's Club building. He was a leader in local development and a constant helper in church and civic building efforts.
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National Gallery displays Leonardo da Vinci portrait Ginevra de' Benci
The National Gallery of Art in Washington opened its new acquisition Ginevra de' Benci by Leonardo da Vinci. The 15 by 14 inch oil on poplar joins the Mona Lisa as the first authenticated Leonardo shown outside Europe. It was bought from Prince Franz Josef II for about 5.8 million dollars and will be shown under glass with the back visible.
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Wyeth Exhibit Draws Record National Attendance
The Wyeth retrospective at the Pennsylvania Academy drew about 3,000 visitors daily, surpassing all prior shows and breaking a Van Gogh attendance record at Baltimore. Nationally, catalogue sales exceed 100 000 at four dollars each as crowds gather amid broad cultural interest.
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Teer Heads PER INC Slated as Vic President and Treasurer
Teer is named vice president of PER INC with duties as president and treasurer and secretary roles outlined. The appointment signals leadership shifts within the organization.
Johnson pushes civilian build for Vietnam at Guam meeting
Washington report notes President Johnson aims to advance village rebuilding, schools, water supply, and a stronger civilian government in South Vietnam. Mentioned are Gen Westmorelands replacement prospects, Palmer, Komar, Lodge, Scranton, Lilienthal, and the Mekong River irrigation vision linked to TVA era figures. Rivers cited as security risk yet influential in defense oversight.
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Regional SMSA upgrade sparks calls for area cooperation
Greensboro Winston-Salem and High Point face a new SMSA rating from the U.S. Budget Bureau. The change highlights interlinked economies and commuting patterns while stressing the need for a unified leadership to maximize value. Community efforts include Lay Witness weekend pilots and Red Cross fundraising campaigns.
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