Federal Ocean Pollution Jurisdiction Questioned by Committee
A survey by the Joint Committee on Oil Pollution of the American Engineering Council opposes extending Federal jurisdiction over state waters. Rhode Island pollution trends show declines in intra state waters, with calls for Federal action only on ocean beaches. The report cites Navy discharges as a key issue and urges technical solutions for accidental discharges rather than new laws.
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Rhode Island
Joint Committee
American Engineering Council
W. L. Frost
Board of Purification of Waters
Robert S. Weston
Boston
American Society of Civil Engineers
United States Navy
Schuylkill
With Due Apologies Woodman Carved the Name
A Milwaukee Sentinel note quotes a line where a narrator marks a tree with a name, expressing lingering hatred. The excerpt hints at intent and personal grievance through a carved inscription.
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Woodman
Milwaukee Sentinel
Al Kingsley Quote On Cheerfulness Inspires Peaceful Mind
A Kingsley remark extols cheerfulness as a sign of good health clear conscience and harmony with human nature. The quote underscores inner peace and positive outlook as a social virtue.
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Charles Kingsley
Mortgagee Sale of Bristol Terrace Lots 59 60 61
Public auction to be held September 12 1931 at Bristol Rhode Island on property described as Lots 59 60 and 61 in Bristol Terrace with buildings and improvements. Mortgagee authority notes the sale is under a deed dated June 3 1927 recorded in book 95 page 86 and that conditions have been broken.
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August Cabral
Florina Cabral
Bristol
Rhode Island
Bristol Terrace
W W Perry
C E
R I
Your Column Timely Topics comment for August 11 1931
A town column invites readers to send comments on welfare and interests of the town. The note sets aside space for public input and discussion in the August 11 1931 context.
Margo Appointed Mathematics and Science Instructor
Joseph A Margo of Bristol was appointed mathematics and science instructor at Guiteras Junior High School to fill the vacancy created by Miss Persis M Dolloff's resignation. He is a local native, Colt Memorial High School graduate, and Rhode Island State College alumnus, who captained track and football teams. The salary is $1400 per year.
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Guiteras School
Persis M. Dolloff
Joseph A Margo
Guiteras
Persis M Dolloff
Margo
Colt Memorial High School
Rhode Island State College
Elmer S Mapes
Richard J Kavanaugh
Guileras High School
Dorothy Fielden Connell
Oliver School
Dolloff
Waldron Company
Fred W Macaules
Harry W Munro
Charles
Elmer
Mapes
William F Duffy
Fire Company Officers Plan New Bristol Club
Bristol fire department officers discuss forming an Officers Club with the first three officers from each of the four local fire companies and the Board of Fire Engineers. A committee will meet on August 19 to draft by laws, officers, and a permanent club name.
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Board of Fire Engineers
Defiance Hose Company
Bristol Fire Department
Rev Thomas Johnstone 79 Episcopal clergyman and singer dies
Rev Thomas Alexander Johnstone, 79, retired Episcopal clergyman of Washington, died Tuesday at his home 248 Hope Street. Born in Scotland March 12, 1853, he came to the U.S. in 1883 and was active as a preacher and singer in Washington and Laurel. Funeral at St Michael's Church with Rev Anthony R. Parshley officiating. interment at Juniper Hill Cemetery. Honorary bearers listed.
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Thomas Alexander Johnstone
Episcopal Diocese of
Washington
Hope Street
Mr Johnstone
Scotland
United States
Johnstone
Anthony R. Parshley
Juniper Hill Cemetery
Harold DeWolf
Philip DeWolf
J. Winthrop DeWolf
Woodbury S. Polleys
Wallis E. Howe
Harry H. Cabot
Dix stars in Big Brother and Young Donovan reels in week’s Pastime
Richard Dix and Jackie Cooper headline the program with Marion Shilling in Young Donovan's Kid. Dix delivers a hard boiled, rugged performance as Jim Donovan, a gang leader, in Rex Beach's Big Brother, echoing his Cimarron strength and fitting the tough hero mold.
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Richard Dix
Jackie Cooper
Skippy
Marion Shilling
Donovan
Kid
Dix
Hollywood
Jim Donovan
Rex Beach
Yancey Cravat
Double Duty Cruelty Faith in Missed Paths
Quote reflects on duty to illuminate others without self sacrifice becoming self defeating. Idea contrasts lighting another’s lamp with neglecting one’s own illumination. Not tied to a specific person or event. presents a philosophical observation.
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Tess
Fernius
Bronze Swords Unearthed on Swedish Island Jelnand
Archaeologists on the Swedish island of Jelnand in the Baltic report unearthed relics believed to be three thousand years old or older. The find includes elaborately engraved bronze swords and other rare artifacts.
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Jelnand
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California
Valencia
HOPE
WEBER
Joseph A. Murgo
Bristol Phoenix
Sewage Committee
Barrows
Rockwell
Williams
Prof Barrows
Olver
Constitution
DeWolf Inn
Walker's Cove
Milwaukee
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Brassett
Link-Belt Co
Danver
I i
New York
Ro Kywech
FS Steel Company
Link Belt Co
Oliver United Filters Inc
Dorr Co
Europe
Dorr
Berlin
Germany
Thomas A. Johnstone
Mm Donovan
Bowers
Cimarron
Ferncroft
Squire’s Eastern Pork
Golden Giant
Eyes Rock Co
Armour’s Star Lord
Alberta
Hershey
E. A. Skinner
Hope St
R. I
Newman Bros
Bristol Poultry
Bristol Broilers
Maryland
Genuine Holland
Rainey's
van Camp's
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