Chairs as Modern Art at Washington Gallery
The Washington Gallery of Modern Art opens an exhibit of 21 chairs described as modern classics. Critics note the works resemble art more than usable seating and cite Breuer, Saarinen, Wegner, and other designers as key figures shaping a soda fountain renaissance in chair design.
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Washington
UPI
Washington Gallery of Modern Art
Marcel Brewer
Wassily
Jean White
The
Washington Post
Breuer
Eero Saarinen
Saarinen
Hans J. Wegner
Katavolos
Littell and Kelley
Cable Company seeks franchise for closed circuit TV system
Multi-Channel Cable Company of West Virginia files with Beckley clerk for a city franchise to install operate and maintain a closed circuit television system. Keith R. Whitten attorney represents the cable firm. Public notice appears in the almanac dated September 1 1964.
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Cable Company of
West Virginia
Beckley
Raleigh County
Council of the City Cable Company OF
Keith R. Whitten
Finn
West Whi Untington
West Virgin
Johnson era solidifies cover for civil rights at convention
Washington AP reports the South shows little unity against the Johnson Humphrey ticket as Democrats fear a two party South in November. Johnson keeps civil rights content mild at Atlantic City convention, suspending loyalty oath and guiding platform with presidential consent to ease Southern resistance.
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Washington
South
Johnson-Humphrey
Alabama
Mississippi
Johnson
Louisiana
South Carolina
Florida
Virginia
Texas
Barry Goldwater
Sue
Atlantic City
National Committee
Eugene
Bull) Connor
Connor
San Francisco
Senate
White House
Lyndon Johnson
Surfboard Paddle 446 Miles To Coast Campus Run
Larry Capone a 22 year old Orange Coast College student plans to paddle 446 miles along the California coast on a surfboard to Newport Beach in about 14 days He aims to paddle nine hours daily stay within three miles of shore and sleep on land Each night Capone retreats ashore after another practice run last October ended 40 miles south of San Francisco due to a large wave He uses a 14 foot 50 pound plastic board lighter than last year and will depart Tuesday if weather allows.
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San Francisco
UPS
Larry Capone
Orange Coast College
California
Capone
Newport Beach
Republicans Pick Cupp For State Senate Race
ELKINS West Virginia UPI Harry Cupp an Elkins businessman was chosen by the Republican 12th District senatorial committee to oppose incumbent Hans McCourt for the 12th District Senate seat. Cupp previously lost to Cecil Underwood in the May gubernatorial primary and Dave J Teter also of Elkins withdrew from the race Friday.
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Elkins
UPI
Harry Cupp
Hans McCourt
Cupp
Cecil Underwood
Dave J. Teter
Tucker County Crash Kills Maryland Woman
United Press International reports a two car crash seven miles north of Thomas Tucker County West Virginia on U S 219 late Friday. Victim Mabel Bowers 57 Kempton Md died from injuries. Husband Audrie F Bowers 62 in critical condition. others Joseph Taschler Charleston and Lee Hanger both from Charleston also injured.
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United Press International
West Virginia
Mabel Bowers
Kempton
Thomas
Tucker County
U. S. 219
Audrie F. Bowers
Joseph H. Taschler
Charleston
Lee Hanger
State Chamber of Commerce meets at White Sulphur Springs
The 29th annual State convention of the Chamber of Commerce opens in White Sulphur Springs with more than 300 chamber members expected. Over three days the delegates will vote on constitutional changes affecting board structure and tenure.
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White Sulphur Springs
UPI
Chamber of Commerce
Judge's Brother Samuel Christie Dies in West Virginia
Samuel A. Christie, 69, McDowell County commissioner and brother of Judge Sidney L. Christie of the U S District Court for Southern West Virginia, died today in a local hospital after years of illness. He served 20 years as county commissioner and was a former prosecuting attorney and longtime Democratic leader. No funeral arrangements have been announced.
James Stewart Says He Will Not Retire Or Move Behind Camera
Actor James Stewart explains why he will not retire or pursue producing or directing, sharing his passion for acting and his belief in remaining on screen in today's guest column.
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James Stewart
Actor Declines Producer Roles Prefers Sole Acting Focus
Hollywood star states he has no desire to produce or direct and would rather devote his career to acting. He says retirement is unlikely while films demand him, citing current projects Erasmus With Freckles Fields of Honor and The Rare Breed. He plans stage tours between movies, including a Harvey revival.
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UPI
Ed Wynn
Erasmus
Freckles
Gloria
Jack Benny
Bombed Negro Church Reopens In Alabama
The 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham marks its rebirth after September’s dynamite blast that killed four young girls. The rededication service featured only hymns as the congregation reflected on forgiveness and civil rights progress. Reverend John Cross urged forgiveness in a quiet, dignified ceremony attended by a single parent of a victim.
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Birmingham
Ala
UPI
16Th Street Baptist Church
Martin Luther King Jr
Denise McNair
Diane Robinson
Cynthia Wesley
Addie Mae Collins
John Cross
Christ
Chris McNair
Cross
Death notices and funeral announcements from area obituaries
William Henry Bryson of Glen Fork died Sunday age 173 with services at Akers Baptist Church Maple Meadow and burial in Bryson Family Cemetery. Lula E Cooper age 4 of 212 Ellison Avenue died Sunday with services at Melton Mortuary Chapel and burial Sunset Memorial Park. Wilson Thomas Maddy age 74 of Daniels at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel, body there. Mrs Lillian Carter age 71 of Temple Street with body at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel and burial Cannaday Cemetery. Mollie Blanch Beasley age 60 of Mabscott funeral 2 pm Tuesday at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel with burial Glen View. Emmitt Gearhart Annie age 65 of Sophia funeral 1 pm Tuesday at Sophia First Baptist Church and burial Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers named. Williams Funeral Home office listed. Various employment ads and personal notices follow.
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William Henry
Glen Fork
Akers Baptist Church
Maple Meadow
Bryson
Melton Mortuary
Cooper Cooper
Lula E
Ellison Avenue
Funeral Home
Sunset Memorial Park
Maddy Maddy
Wilson Thomas
Daniels
Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel
South
Kanawha Street
Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Chapel
Carter Carter
Lillian
Temple Street
Beasley Beasley
Mollie Blanch
Mabscott
Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel
South Kanawha Street
Leslie Garten
Cannaday
Glen View
Gharhart Gearhart
Emmitt
Annie
Sophia
Sophia First Baptist Church
Dewey Wilson
F. M. Lilly
Robert Leffen
James Johnson
William Benfield
Henry McKinney
D. B. Winfrey
Russell Pegram
Tony Milano
Johnny Milano
Henry Smith
James B. Deck
Fred Phillips
Ernest Angle
C. A. Cullis
the First Baptist Church of
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