-U.S. POSTAL SERVICE: Postal Service salutes America's folk music heritage

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M2 PRESSWIRE-12 June 1998-U.S. POSTAL SERVICE: Postal Service salutes America's folk music heritage (C)1994-98 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:110698 -- Stamps honoring Guthrie, Leadbelly, Terry and White Legendary folk musicians whose songs reflected the heart and soul of America will be honored by the U.S.

Postal Service with the issuance of four new commemorative stamps June 26 at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Mall. "The Postal Service is proud to honor four unsung heroes of our musical heritage with the issuance of the Folk Musicians stamps," said Postmaster General William J. Henderson, who will dedicate the stamps. "Whether you hear it on tape, compact disc or vinyl, music continues to be an art form enjoyed throughout the world." The Folk...