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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1959
Page
11
An editorial laments the passing of John Foster Dulles likening him to a mighty tree felled by illness. It links his retirement to President Eisenhower and notes the lasting impact of his service on world affairs and U S policy during the Republican era.
A Boston controversy centers on Pumpsie Green, a talented Negro prospect sent to a Red Sox farm club for seasoning, while a Negro Advancement group pickets the team office, arguing he was dropped from the varsity roster for color. The piece argues against legislating race relations and notes broader civic duties as the Boston Symphony Orchestra repairs a broken pedal during a concert led by Charles Munch. It also praises U S Savings Bonds as safe, long term investments with broad public backing, citing $4.689 billion sales in 1958 and a $5 billion target for 1959.
One of the world’s outstanding pianists Rudolf Serkin performed Brahms Second Piano Concerto in Boston last Saturday evening when the piano failed. The incident disrupted the soloist and audience as the instrument lost use mid performance.
Benjamin Hazen, 42, of 411 High St, born in Fall River, moved here early, educated locally, and joined the RohT Codre of Education graduating in 1437. He taught locally, then worked for Har-Lee Dress Co in Fall River and now serves as administrative assistant at Lowenstein Dress Corp. He attends Temple Beth-El and local synagogue, teaches Sunday School, led the Brotherhood, and holds roles with the RI Association of School Committeemen, the local YMCA, and the Masons. He served ten years on the local school committee. married to Marie Frazen with four daughters, Susan, Sandra, Roberta, and Deborah. He is an avid reader.
A sequence of community fundraisers and gatherings listed for Bristol venues including Guiteras Auditorium 815, Ivy Guild of St Michael's Church, Daughters of Isabella K of C Hall, Portuguese Independent Band Club Independent Hall, and Mt. Carmel Mothers Club Colt Auditorium. Activities span April 16 to May 26 with raffs, rummage sales, a buffet dance, fashion shows, a bridge party, a garden tour, a concert, and a memorial dinner.
In North Carolina this week the author notes dishes cleaned and the kitchen presentable for the first time since his wife left with their daughter Nancy. He recalls misadventures with a Silex percolator and frozen foods, and mentions pets and a telephone call from Greensboro as he copes with living solo.
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