Welcome Bristol Rhode Island founders and Lord Mayor visit
Editorial reflects Bristol Rhode Island’s 1680 purchase by four Boston merchants and its growth from a busy seaport to a symbol of maritime heritage. It notes ties to Bristol England through the city seal motto Virtute et Industria and Shipshape and Bristol fashion, then welcomes the Lord Mayor Fitzroy W. G. Chamberlain and Lady Mayoress on a historic visit. The piece also considers youth crime in Barrington as a broader social issue.
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Boston
England
Mount Hope
Plymouth Colony
King Philip
Charles II
Bristol
Rhode Island
Nathaniel Byfield
John Walley
Stephen Burton
Nathaniel Oliver
New World
Byfield
Westminster Assembly of Divines
Archbishop of Canterbury
London
Canada
Oxford
Nathan Hayman
Herreshoff
Virtute Et Industria
New England
Sea
Fitzroy W. G. Chamberlain
Progress and Pitfalls of Rapid Modern Change
A reflection on accelerating world progress altering values and life. Wealthier nations grow richer in thought and development while leisure rises and discipline relaxes. Americans face shorter work hours, progressive education, and broad benefits causing societal adjustment and a nationwide crisis of time.
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America
United States
Coast Guard crews battle burning tanker in lower East Passage
Coast Guard units that rescue lives and fight petroleum fires in the lower East Passage yesterday also escort yacht regattas. A 64-foot harbor tug, a familiar regatta fixture, was ordered to deploy a hawser to a fiercely burning gasoline tanker, a tougher assignment than its leisure public image suggests.
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Coast Guard
Lower East Passage
Coast Guardsmen
Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress Bristol Visit Schedule
Official itinerary for the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress during a Bristol Rhode Island visit. Friday August 8 includes airport reception at Hunsgrove, State House luncheon, and tours of Burnside Memorial, Herreshoff Yacht Yard, and Homestead with tea. Saturday features Newport city tour and luncheon and a reception at Mrs Edward Leahy's home.
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Bristol
Rhode Island
Hunsgrove
State House
Gos den- Optrf
Nis
J Roberts
Newport
Edward Reception
Leahy
St. Michael's
Nike
White Rail Riding Club
Bnstol
Connecticut
Lord Mayor of Bristol Elects Pageantry and Family Ties
Fitzroy George William Chamberlain was elected Lord Mayor of Bristol last May and will attend public events in full robes. He serves as Alderman, sits on health and education committees, and owns three cinemas in Bristol. His wife, Mrs. Alice May Chamberlain, has been on the City Council since 1944 and could become mayor in time. The article also covers social notes, local happenings, and personal reminiscences from Prudence Island seeking Wind in the Willows discussions and a church solo.
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Fitzroy George Willam Chamberlain
Bristol
England
Counci
University of Bristol
Moving Pictures Theatres
Alice May Chamberlain
Knowle
Mrs. Chamberlain
Bromley
Kent
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Barrington
Progress
Burnside Memoria
Herreshoff Yacht Yard
Worman Herreshoff
Minstry of Health
Southhampton
Chamberlains
R. I. Cavalcade of Music
Pierce Memorial Stadium
Providence
Tri-Town Cavaliers
Battle of Music
Pottersville Field
Somerset
Mast
Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps
W.F.W. Post
Mr. Mole
Mr. Rat
Mr Toad
Mr. Badger
Willows
Kenneth Grahame
Gailman Lowe
Gilman
Prudence
Noel Freeman
Paul
Mr Rat
Mr Mole
Jane
Myself
Scribe Alee
Rat
Mole
Bob Chase
Prudence Union Church
Calanga
Bristol Phoenix
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