Lived in Vain' raises strong V Day patriotism remarks
Lt Col William Lynch of Mt Hope Nike Site led a Veterans Memorial Park V Day program urging renewed national vigilance. He warned that modern mobilization to respond to threats could outpace past Pearl Harbor fears and insisted Americans must sustain patriotism year round. A parade preceded the talks as the Bristol Rangers impressed with precise drill and music.
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Soviet Union
North America
Pearl Harbor
Kremlin
William J. Lynch
Mt. Hope
Nike
Veterans’ Memorial Park
Col. Lynch
Mario Tardivo
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Army Reserve Units Depart for Two Week Camp
Three local Army reserve units led by Lt. Col Matthew A Capone Jr depart at 7 a.m. from the armory on Asylum Road for Camp Drum NY for two weeks of duty. About 110 officers and men travel with Maj. Jack Montgomery the Army advisor to the groups.
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Camp Drum
Matthew A. Capone, Jr
479Th Chemical Battalion
Asylum Rd
Drum
Upstate
New York
Jack Montgomery
Army
Hearing Set September 5 on New Bank Application
A hearing will be held September 5 in Providence on the application of the R I Hospital Trust Co to open a branch at 1146 Hope St. Mortimer W. Newton directs the hearing. The bank needs state and federal approval. The Hospital Trust plans offices at the Midway Steak and Lobster House site, with Almac's Inc. building the units.
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Providence
R. I. Hospital Trust Co
Hope St
Mortimer W. Newton
Westminster St
Herbert C. Wells, Jr
The
Hospital Trust
Midway Steak
Almac’s, Inc
Midway
New Market
First National Stores
Gooding Ave
Almac
First National
Warren
Chamber of Commerce
Edwards Wins Rumstick Swim Again in Challenging Conditions
Edwards, a Providence lawyer, won the Rumstick Point to Town Beach swim in 44 31, narrowly missing his own 1956 record by 3 minutes 26 seconds. Five trophies were awarded despite a misty day and incoming tide. Joan M Beausoleil, the lone female finisher, took first place in the girls’ event. Paul Margo, trailing most of the way, dropped out mid course. Richard Brochu earned third while John Handy placed fourth. Al Alvarez arrived late. Bob Leahy withdrew with a pulled muscle while quahogging. Continued on page 3.
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Rumstick Pt
James K Edwards
Providence
Joan M. Beausoleil
Paul Margo
Jackie France
Shirley May France
Wards
Warren
Richard Brochu
John Handy
Middlebury College
Middlebury
Vermont
al Alvarez
Wickford
Prudence Island
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Bristol Rangers
Colostel William J. Lynch
Joseph Arouca
Edwards
Rumstick Swim
Bob Leahy
Hardy Souls
James Edward
John Carre
Board of Recreation
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