Government Seeks Lost WPA Art Pieces Nationwide
The U S government works to locate and catalogue thousands of Works Progress Administration murals and paintings from 1933 to 1943. The effort led by Karel Yasko for the General Services Administration aims to document save restore and preserve works across post offices federal buildings libraries and schools with some pieces deposited in the Smithsonian collection.
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Washington
Karel Yasko
Vasko
General Services Administration
GSA
Smithsonian
National Collection of Fine Arts
Former King Talal of Jordan Dies in Istanbul
AMMAN Jordan Former King Talal died Saturday in Istanbul at 58 He became king in 1951 after his father King Abdullahs assassination but was removed a year later for medical reasons His son is the current King Hussein Also reported death of Missouri Governor John M Dalton at 77 and heavyweight challenger Zora Folley at 41 with notes on his fights and Patterson connection
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Jordan
Talal
Istanbul
Ralso
Abdullah
Hussein
Jefferson City
Fromer
Missouri
John M. Dalton
Dalton
Warren E. Hearnes
Tucson
Ariz
Zora Folley
Folley
Floyd Patterson
Patterson
Muhammad Ali
Cassius Clay
Tulsa Air Guard Names New Leader
Col. Bobby E. Walls of Drumright assumed command of the Tulsa Air National Guard unit at Tulsa International Airport. He succeeds Col. Jack Jernigan Jr., who led the unit for nine years and moves to the state staff. Walls, 41, is a Korean War veteran who transitioned from fighters to transport planes with the Air Guard.
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Tulsa
Okla
Bobby E. Walls
Drumright
Oswald Sobel Remembered By Bridge Friends At Tribute
Oswald Sobel, longtime American Contract Bridge League director, recalled by Jim and Oswald in a tribute. They praised his leadership, friendship, and skill from early tournament direction with Lt. Gen. Gruenther to his role as top director. A Rio 1969 Worlds hand is highlighted to show his practical play.
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al Sobel
Gruenther
Jim
Sobel
Rio
Living Room Set Sale with Quilted Floral Design
Furniture sale listing features Spanish sofa and love seat in bed floral pattern with reversible cushions and hand quilting. Includes matching burnished pine table and six arm chairs. Prices shown as regular 499.95 now 200 for some items. Off white velvet set also offered. Consolidated brand.
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Consolidated
Contemporary and Spanish Bedroom Sets on Sale Now
A sale of bedroom groups in rich pecan and oak woods features dresser, mirror, chest, night stand, and queen headboard packages. Prices range from reg 599.95 to 950.00 with brands United Basic Witz and Hooker offering distressed finishes and oak options.
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Basic Witz
Hooker
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Aliquippa, Pa
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