American folk art on view shows rural roots endure in Wilton
New York Times reports a Wilton Historical Society exhibition of primitive American painting sculpture and decorative objects mostly from New England and Pennsylvania. It notes rural painters exaggerate perspective highlight landmarks and convey place through suggestive details while folk sculptors like Wilhelm Schimmel use feather patterns and gouge marks to evoke massed feathers in an eagle figurehead.
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United States Uncirculated Coins issued by U S Mint
Orders are being taken for United States Uncirculated Coins dated 1969. Sets from Denver Philadelphia and San Francisco mints include 50¢ 25¢ 19¢ 5¢ and 1¢ plus 25¢ 10¢ 1¢ and 5¢ links. Price is 2 50 per set with mail fee. limit five sets per order.
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Toledo Father Enlists After Son Chooses Civilian Path
Millard Robins and his son Steven Robins visited downtown Toledo to enlist in the Navy. Steven chose civilian life after tests, while Millard reenlisted at 44 and will join a mobile construction battalion as a chief petty officer after boot camp.
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Plumbing Fixture Cartel Guilty Price Fixing Convictions
A Pittsburgh federal jury found Borg Warner, American Standard, and Kohler guilty of illegally raising and fixing prices on baths and fixtures. Twelve other firms and five individuals had pleaded no contest. Damages could extend to utilities, contractors, and homeowners across states and cities seeking treble damages.
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Fishermen Drown When Boat Capsizes on Claytor Lake
Two Pulaski men drown when their fishing boat capsizes near the Baptist Youth Camp below Newburn on Claytor Lake. Robert Lewis, 24, was recovered from about 60 feet of water shortly after midday Saturday, and Hubert Kimbrough, 27, was found that night.
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