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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1940
Page
2
A speaker at Brown University and Pembroke College urges an intelligently negotiated peace after the European war and warns against peace imposed by victors. He argues the United States must avoid war meddling yet insist on justice and merciful terms once the fighting ends.
Oliver W. Moran aged 19 of 37 State street faced manslaughter charges and was sentenced to five years in the Men’s Reformatory by Judge G G Frederick Frost at Superb Court Providence. The incident began when Moran allegedly followed John T. Navier into Tartes alley off Thames street resulting in a fatal blow.
In New Bedford Trojan Boxing Club presents weekly show with Insh Joahnny Smith of Quines and Tiger Ted Lowry of New Bedford headlining. Lowry boasts 20 KO wins in 25 starts. Semi final features Blond Dempsey of New Bedford versus Larrys Baker of Brockton. Cabral of Cambridge vs Johnny Studley of Brockton in a rematch following a prior controversial decision.
George R. Fish of this town who serves as District Boy Scout Commissioner has been elected president of the Rhode Island Bugle and Drum Corps Association. The meeting of Kearney Post American Legion will choose delegates and alternates Friday night. Bristol Elementary PTA meets on Thursday at Reynolds School at 8 o clock with a program and officers to be elected. Ver non A Gray will sing tenor solos and Mrs Fred Sutcliff will lead group singing.
Local items report synagogue Passover services ending eight day observance in Bristol. Meetings noted for Daughters of Portugal and Hope Circle bowling event postponed. Birth announced in Providence for Julia Helena Card. Rotary Club speakers and Italo American Democratic Club outing planned with Pasquale Maisano presiding.
Bids to rent Bristol Common for June 29 to July 6 must be received by the 4th of July Committee no later than Monday May 13.
A nostalgic roundup outlines stage and film figures such as Robert Taylor Andy Devine Clark Gable Binnie Barnes and Eleanor Holm. It notes Lew Lehr turning down a Hollywood pay offer while praising his humor and editorial work. Mentions MGM bills and a quip about Bette Davis training, Darryl Stein, and Half Nelson Eddy. Ends praising Billy Rose and his philanthropy and public persona as Bantam Barnum of Broadway.
The piece notes former world boxing champions who avoided alcohol during their careers now facing liquor industry ties after retirement. Barney Ross is highlighted as a notable example transitioning to a cocktail related role.
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