Record auction year at Parke-Bernet hits new high
New York AP reports Parke-Bernet Galleries set an all time auction record in 1961-62 with 76 sales totaling 14 127 516 dollars. The Erickson collection alone realized 4 679 250 dollars in an hour while Rembrandt Aristotle Contemplating the Bust of Homer sold for 1 300 000 dollars and La Liseuse for 875 000 dollars. The Juvi ter collection topped 1 million and foreign buyers and new collectors surged across categories including French 18th century furniture English furniture American works and Oriental rugs.
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New York
Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc
Erickson
Rembrandt
Juviter
Leslie A. Hyam
Hyam
Stock Exchange
Julia A. Berwind
Newport
R.I
Two Soldiers Sentenced to 25 Years in Richmond Robbery
In Richmond, soldiers Richard Victor Kazmierczak and Richard Charles Simms received 25 year penitentiaries for armed robbery of a cafe owner and customer, $76 stolen last April. Judge W Moscoe Huntley suspended 10 years of each sentence. Both soldiers had prior Army service and were captured in Fairfax County after fleeing in a red sports car. Simms, a former Corning Community College student leader, had attended the University of Cincinnati briefly.
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Richmond
Hastings
W. Moscoe Huntley
Richard Victor Kazmierczak
Buffalo
N.Y
Richard Charles Simms
Corning
Fairfax County
Virginia
Simms
University of Cincinnati
Corning Community College
Honor Guild
Woman Hit By Freight Train In Miami Crossing
Mrs. Anna K. Rivanov of Miami, aged 51, was struck by a freight train while driving to a doctor’s office. She was treated for shock after the collision and transported by ambulance to complete the trip.
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Myami
Fla
Anna K. Rivanov
Rivanov
Four Virginians Drown Over Weekend in River and Pond
The Associated Press reports two fatal incidents in Virginia. Denise Tucker, 15, of Fauquier County, and her mother Mary Hummer, 34, along with sister Bonnie Tucker, 13, all died after venturing from shore during a Shenandoah River outing. A 15-year-old, Lawrence D. Jones of Staunton, drowned while attempting a round-trip swim across a private pond. Three Fairfax County men also drowned Friday night in Goose Run.
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Denise Tucker
Fauquier County
Shenandoah River
Mary A. Hummer
Bonnie Tucker
Moon Base Prediction Shocks Chattanooga Engineers Club
Space flight scientist Conrad D. Swanson of Marshall Space Flight Center tells the Chattanooga Engineers Club that America has as good a chance to establish a moon base as a South Pole base. He estimates it may take about 30 years for a permanent moon base.
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Chattanooga
America
Moon
South Pole
Conrad D. Swanson
Advanced Flight Systems
Marshall Space Flight Center
Huntsville
Ala
Chattanooga Engineers Club
Two Successful Candidates Report Expenses
Two candidates filed expense reports with the State Board of Elections. John P. Wheeler Jr. (D) from the 6th District reported $3 in contributions and $250 in expenses, facing Richard H. Poff (R) in November. Louis H. Williams (R) from the 3rd District reported no contributions and $625 in expenses, set to oppose J. Vaughan Gary (D).
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Richmond
Congress
State Board of Elections
John P. Wheeler Jr
Richard H. Poff
Louis H. Williams
J. Vaughan Gary
Thomas N. Downing
Porter Hardy Jr
Gary
Watkins M. Abbitt
William M. Tuck
Port
Howard W. Smith
W. Pat Jennings
Joel T. Broyhill
Penny Chain Grows at Erlanger Aiming for Salk Vaccine
A lost penny at Erlanger Hospital sparked a counter tape ritual on the seventh floor nursing station. More than 2,000 pennies accumulate as nurses continue the display to support the Salk vaccine effort.
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Chattanooga
Erlanger Hospital
Dear Abby Advice On Rings And Open Eyes
Dear Abby column letters discuss dangers of wearing wedding rings near machinery and a widowmaker tale from an electrician's wife. Includes guidance on eye contact during a kiss and how to handle unannounced neighbors. Concludes with Abby's closing note about personal replies.
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Abby
Electricians
Eectrician
GOP Delegate Seeks End to Road Convict Gangs
Fairfax Republican Del. Glenn A. Burklund urges state penal officials to stop road gang use due to cost and danger. He also calls for an investigation into the escape of three prisoners in Fairfax last Wednesday in a telegram to welfare director William L. Painter.
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Fairfax
House of Delegates
Del
Glenn A. Burklund
William L. Painter
Burklund
Child Drowns After Falling From River Pier
Judy Anne Mills five of Vienna Maryland drowned after falling from a pier into the Patuxent River near Oakville. Her body was recovered about an hour later.
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Oakville, Md
Judy Anne Mills
Vienna
Patuxent River
Radio TV actor Les Damon dies at 53
Les Damon a prominent radio actor and television character player died Saturday from a heart attack at age 53.
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Hollywood
Les Damon
Girl Falls Into River After Mother Steps Away
Police report a girl fell into the river when her mother briefly left to retrieve something from a car. Beachgoers and rescuers searched the area, with authorities reviewing CCTV footage to determine exact timing and cause.
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Fragonard
National Gallery of Art
Washington
THE
Associated Press
S. Loudoun ST
Rambler
American Motors
Kern Motor CO
Winchester
Abigail van Buren
GOP
Perry
Willis H. Ligon II
Blue Cross
West Boscawen Street
Wear
Floor
Famous Brands
Bermuda
Shoe Department
Children’s & Ladies’ Shoes
All Famous Brand
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