Dutch Visitor Evaluates Labor, Politics and Life in Bristol
Schellens, a Dutch Army veteran and resident of Eindhoven, compares Dutch and American labor practices, unions, and gender roles while discussing postwar colonial policy and the flood relief of the Netherlands. He notes longer Dutch workweeks, stronger American unions, and ethnic tensions surrounding colonialism. He praises Bristol’s warmth and openness during his stay.
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Holland
Schellens
Holland Mills
America
Communist Party
Netherlands
France
Italy
Java
Dutch Indies
Indies
Eindhoven
East Holland
Low Countries
Bristol Highlands Unit protests Bristol Republican leadership
The Bristol Highlands Unit of the Federation of Republican Women protests the April 18 Bristol Republican Town Committee meeting actions and decorum. Twelve members walked out over the vacancy filling of Dr. Jane H Hawkins and express a lack of confidence in current leadership.
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Bristol Republican Town Committee
Bristol Highlands
Jane H. Hawkins
Bristol Highlands Unit
Federation of Republicain
Bristol Republican
Kingsmen Drum Corps Plan Week of Membership Push
The Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps schedule a Sunday 11 a.m. rehearsal at Scout Hall and repeat sessions Tuesday and Thursday at 7 30 p m. during Kingsmen Week aim to reach 1000 honorary members while displaying membership thermometers and sending delegates to the Eastern Mass Junior Drum Corps Association meeting in Everett.
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Kingsmen
Scout Hall
Eastern Mass Junior Drum Corps Association
Everett
Mass
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Sktchers
Well Made Dress Corp
Cutler St
Warren
Tel
John McPike Real Estate CO
Child Street
Warren, R. L
Telephone
Jim
Joe
Perry
Magnolia Soulangeana
Perry's Nurseries
Feery Compleign
Metacom Ave
Charles M. Connery Funeral Home
Burton
Manuel
Ee Ee
Reucen RD
A. ¥ . Nunes
Featuring
Tommy Coval
Romano
Water St
Glass
Ellis Buick CO
CHILD
ST. Warren
R. I
AarTeoIe Tel
Hope Street
Bristol Real Estate
High Street
Dixon Lubricating Saddle Co
Red Cane
A. A. Edmond
Ea A Ae Me
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