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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1957
Page
9
Editorial urges Bristol men and women under 40 to register for an adult polio clinic. It outlines steps to gauge interest, determine doctors and vaccine needs, and offers registration at Bristol Radio and Electric Shop or by phone. The piece stresses polio can affect anyone and promotes vaccination as smart, inexpensive insurance.
The Bristol Phoenix recalls the Declaration of Dependence with John Hancock signing as President of this Congress and urges observance of a day of prayer for divine guidance. It condemns atheism and calls for renewed dependence on God to preserve the nation, quoting Psalms 14:1 and invoking Jesus.
The warrant calls for 3900 dollars salary for a full time appointive building inspector. The office should be filled by someone detached from building trades. If approved, council should give utmost consideration to the appointment, which will be watched closely by local taxpayers.
Mr Smith of Wisconsin notes a 1775 proclamation by the First Continental Congress declaring reliance on God. Rev James Keller suggests the nation reaffirm its Christian foundation and dependence on Almighty God for personal and national life.
St Michael s Church choir presents Faure s Requiem a Cantata Sunday at 7 pm in the church. Soloists include Mrs Elizabeth r and Judith Miller harpist. Rhode Island String Quartet with James Gagarde first violin Philip Solomon second violin Joseph Puleo viola Stuart Elder cello joins the performance directed by Roy P Bailey.
A Phoenix reader poll shows Mt. Hope leading as the chosen name for an Army missile site. The mail ballot reflects public interest in naming the facility, with Mt. Hope receiving the strongest support among options.
A list of church concerts fundraisers and social events from April to June including cantata at St Michael's and multiple bake sales rummage sales and a Rock'n Roll show at Guiteras Auditorium. A civic election poll discusses Burnside Mt Hope and the Army’s stance on Mt Hope Battery with names and provisional candidates.
By The Scribe notes April 14 1865 shock at Lincoln assassination and April 16 celebration over Lee surrender. Describes town reactions, bells, cannon, parades, and mourning stripes, then contrasts with next issue mourning pages and funeral services on the 19th. Editor contrasts Lincoln’s leniency with Johnson’s harsher stance toward traitors.
The Bristol Phoenix lists editor in chief as Pupleer R and managing editor B S Bosworth. The piece appears to note imprint details and page layout remnants including classed entries. This brief masthead shows names tied to the publication and roles within the newsroom.
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