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1 obituaries on page 16) -ObituariesMr. Rogers Mr. McGinnis Arthur L. Rogers 55, of 3 Vernon Terrace, city, died Sunday at the Veteran's Administration Hospital at Castie Point. He was born in Astoria, L.I., July 6, 1922, the son of Arthur E.

and Margaret (Sawyer) Rogers. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army. A resident of Poughkeepsie for most of his life, Mr. Rogers retired five years ago as a dispatcher for the Veterans Cab Poughkeepsie. In addition to his wife, the former Ruth Jones, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs.

Ann Lake and Miss Candy Rogers, both of Poughkeepsie; a son, Ralph, Poughkeepsie; two brothers, Kenneth, Millbrook, and Robert, of New Jersey; two sisters, Mrs. Betty Vanelli and Mrs. Helen Storms, both of Poughkeepsie, 10 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at 1 N. Clinton city.

The funeral will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at 11 N. Clinton St. The Rev. Ellis C.

Damiani will officiate. Burial will be in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of McCornac Funeral Service Poughkeepsie. 'Requiem' admirably performed By Timothy Vernon Vernon is a pianist and conductor who divides his time between Millbrook and New York City. Verdi's "Requiem" is an immense and complex work, combining that composer's use of operatic sensuality and passion with a devout communicant's devotional awe of a complex liturgy.

It comes close to being an opera without losing its essential religiosity and demands the full trappings of a late 19th century operatic performance: enormous orchestra and chorus and four heroic soloists. Review 'The Hudson Valley Philharmonic combined with the Community Mixed Chorus and guest soloists presented an admirable performance of this piece Saturday evening at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center and it gave every indication of improving with subsequent performances given' Sunday in Suffern and Monday in Kingston. Maestro Imre Pallo's approach to the score seemed a restrained, almost too careful. when one wanted an almost reckless abandon in the forward rush of the musical lines. The occasional ensemble problems for orchestra and chorus seemed to be due to their wariness of each other's intentions rather than a lack of preparation.

"The orchestra played with appropriate brilliance and the Community Mixed Chorus proved itself a good choral organization. The Chorus has a balanced sound and sang well in tune. While the Latin text was clearly enunciated, the vowel sounds were usually garbled, often lending a Southern drawl to the words. For the soloists, the "Requiem" is really a mezzo's piece and RoseMarie Freni-Pallo sang that role with beautiful power and moving conviction. Soprano Rachel Mathes and bass Zenon Koznowski sang equally well.

As an ensemble, the soloists, including tenor Carlos Montane, were well-matched. The Civic Center still has a long way to go to convince me it is a place for serious musical performances. The room is noisy; the seats are uncomfortable. The hall generates a great deal of bass response which blurs the middle and upper frequencies to the point that one seems to be listening 1 to' a worn record on a badly tuned radio. Such a fuzzy sound results in the loss of much delicacy of articulation and nuance because of both the building's acoustical characteristics and the effect they have on the performer's perceptions of sound, Music well-performed as it was in this case -deserves a better environment in which to be appreciated more fully.

Monday, rebruary, 13, rougnkeepsie Journal-11 Civil Rights gives Carter high marks Joseph Charles McGinnis, 67, of the Rivercrest Apartments, Town of Poughkeepsie, died today. He was born on March 11, 1910, in Peekskill, the son of Joseph Charles McGinnis and Mable Stone McGinnis Yetzer. In 1965 he retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 32 years of service. He was associated locally with Daniel Rocket in Jordan Electronics until 1972 and retired in 1975.

He attended Poughkeepsie High School. A veteran of World War II, he served with the 69th Infantry Division and was awarded the Bronze Star. He was a past president of the Mid-Hudson Coin Club (1969- 1970); past chairman of the Draft Counseling and Information Service of Dutchess County; a member of the American Legion Post 37; the Tri-Po Bed Grotto, and the Masonic Order. He was also an exempt fireman of the Davy Crockett Hook and Ladder Co. sident of Meals on Wheels of Greater Poughkeepsie pre sident of the Mid-Hudson Memorial Society and a member of and clerk for the Poughkeepsie Friends Meeting.

In addition to his wife, the former Marion Frances Heaton, he is survived by two sons, Jay of Poughkeepsie, and David of Johnson City; a daughter, Patricia Ann McGinnis, of Poughkeepsie; three brothers, Lawrence M. and Robert both of Poughkeepsie, and George of Goshen, and 12 nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Poughkeepsie Friends Meeting. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made to the Poughkeepsie Friends Meeting, 249 Hooker Ave.

or the Children's Home of Poughkeepsie. Arrangements are under the direction of the John L. DelSanto Funeral Home. By Don McLeod AP writer WASHINGTON (AP) The Civil Rights Commission gives the Carter administration high marks for improving civil rights enforcement during its first year but complains that unemployment among blacks is the worst it has been since World War II. Specifically, the commission cited reorganization of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and actions by the Departments of Justice and.

Health, Education and Welfare against discrimination in federally funded programs. "In reviewing civil rights developments in 1977, the commission is particularly encourag. ed by the new administration's commitments and initiatives to improve enforcement of civil rights laws," the commissioners said. "If carried to fruition, such efforts could lead to meaningful civil rights progress in the coming years," the organization said in a cover letter to President Carter and congressional leaders. The letter summarized a 125-.

page report on "The State of Civil Rights: 1977" which was released today. Mrs. Betterton BEACON The funeral for Mrs. Grace Betterton, 87, of 2 Forrestal Heights, who died Saturday at Highland Hospital, Beacon, will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Halvey Funeral Home, 24 Willow Beacon.

Calling hours will be held at the funeral home, today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 09 p.m.. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Dutchess County Association for Retarded Children. 4 CAR VILLAGE Buick-Opel 500 South Poughkeepsie, Y. 462-5000 'Where Service Counts" OPEN 8 9 Sat 8 "We remain deeply concerned, however, by the continuing high unemployment and poverty rates among minority groups and women and the inadequacy of programs to deal with the problems of low-income urban residents," they said. "The lack of economic progress for minorities and women is especially disturbing since the costs of meeting basic human needs continued to rise and the overall employment position of white males improved," they added.

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"We understand his personal position. But we don't think an individual's personal position should be imposed on a nation," said Jane Pierson McMichael, chairwoman of the Coalition for Women's Appointments. On the matter of civil liberties, the American Civil Liberties Union earlier this year sharply' criticized the Carter administration's record in that field, but agreed with the commission on the civil rights assessment. On the matter of civil liberties, the American Civil Liberties Union earlier this year sharply criticized the Carter administration's record in that field, but agreed with the commission on the civil rights assessment. Other problem spots cited as detrimental to civil rights but not, aimed at the administration included the failure of the Equal Rights Amendment to win ratification.

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