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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1945
Page
2
A wartime column discusses world suspense over a Japanese surrender and examines American aims to shape Japan after defeat. It argues the Emperor may be used to curb militarism, that Japan must learn decision making, and that U S policy should push toward peaceful integration into the civilized world.
The Ivy Guild picnic at St Michael's Church Yard starts at 6 p.m. Tonight. Local births, homecomings, leaves, and visits are noted, including Ellen Jane Conley born August 12 at Lying-In Hospital and captains on leave. Mt Carmel defeats St Elizabeth's 9-1 with Frankie Bruno pitching well.
A person witnessed picking up a wallet containing identification papers and a large sum of money at the A and P market return to 1 By Field Street for a reward. Included is a 14 ft Marecoat rig canoe type sailboat for sale in the water and contact Tel Br 167 A.
A rubbish burn at the rear of John DeCosta’s Hope Street filling station sparked a small blaze Sunday evening. The fire department arrived quickly and prevented further damage.
1st Lt. William Henry Angevine Jr., 27, of Bristol Rhode Island, is temporarily stationed at the Army Ground and Service Forces Redistribution Station in Atlantic City New Jersey. He will undergo tests to determine fitness for future assignments and receive medical dental occupational and classification examinations. The program includes leisure oriented activities such as dances stage shows sightseeing horseback riding skating table tennis golf basketball and sailing in season.
S Sgt Henry C Cardoza son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Cardoza of 122 Mt Hope Avenue has been discharged from the U S Army after 33 months overseas with the 7th Army Tank Division He enlisted April 14 1941 and served in Africa Italy France and Germany He wears the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement in France and Germany and the Good Conduct Medal He is engaged to Miss Mary A Castro of Bay View Avenue.
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