Cheek Gift Gives Skylark Estate to Washington & Lee
In memory of Douglas Southall Freeman, Mrs. Leslie Cheek and her husband donate the 365 acre Skylark mountaintop estate in Nelson County to Washington & Lee University. The private farm will host university meetings with a resident manager and includes a main house, guest apartment, barn, stable, and a Christmas tree operation. Elvis Presley Open House set for Roanoke Civic Center after postponement of concert.
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Haley Receives Honorary Degree at BYU Commencement
Author Alex Haley accepted Brigham Young University's honorary doctorate during summer exercises in Provo Utah. He noted Roots sequels in progress and commented on interracial unity amid questions about a Mormon school awarding him the degree.
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Brigham Young University
Groucho Marx dies at 94 shaping lasting legacy
Notables from Dick Cavett to George Fenneman and George Jessel mourn Groucho Marx after his death as friends recall his humor and influence. Colleagues highlight his honesty, wit, and impact on American entertainment across radio, film, and television.
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Groucho
Los Angeles
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UMW Calls Emergency Meeting Over Eight-Week Coal Strike
United Mine Workers International Executive Board to meet in Charleston on Monday to address an eight week strike that idled up to 85 000 miners. Arnold Miller said District 17 leaders are invited to discuss Health and Retirement Fund cutbacks and broader contract talks. Governor Rockefeller sought reopening talks. Brennan opposed single issue negotiations. Labor Secretary Marshall said no federal intervention planned.
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Labor
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Miracle the Whale Suffering Sore Gums and Thriving in Care
Miracle the orphaned killer whale at Sealand of the Pacific in Victoria is treated for sore gums as she cuts her last two teeth. Vet staff puzzled by tongue protrusion before diagnosing teething. the one year old calf, rescued near Campbell River, now frolics in a saltwater pool and draws 3,000 to 4,000 daily visitors.
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Elvis Presley Will To Be Probated Next Week
Elvis Presley’s will, prepared months ago, will be probated next week per Vernon Presley. He says Graceland will stay in the family and notes Elvis signed and witnessed the document. Tributes to the late singer continued as fans visited Forest Hill Cemetery and the mausoleum opening was anticipated.
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Northern Valley Weather Outlook and Rainfall Totals
Partly cloudy and warm through Sunday with highs 75 to 80 and lows 50s to mid 60s. Coastal showers possible tonight and Sunday. western mountains cooler. Extended outlook shows partly cloudy with scattered showers and highs around 80. Rainfall totals for recent years appear in a dense list of figures.
No Major Damage in Several Area Fires Reported
Area firemen were called to several fires yesterday with none described as major. A car fire in Front Royal damaged the engine compartment and appeared to be the most serious incident.
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Winchester
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Tavenner
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Deer Point
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Riverton man wounded in motel shooting investigated by police
A Riverton man, Paul Phillips of Rio Vista Motel Apt 2, was wounded by a gunshot and taken to Warren Memorial Hospital in satisfactory condition. Police probe the shooting, likely linked to a domestic dispute at the motel.
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