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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1969
Page
5
The piece explores how younger people questions authority figures from principals to presidents, preferring earned status over mere positional power. It argues that evaluation of leaders should be based on actual ability and actions, not status alone, fostering accountability and open dialogue.
Bristol officials say Nixon’s welfare plan would touch few local cases. Most Bristol welfare aid goes to single mothers, the elderly, or disabled, with an average two year duration. Local leaders note few marginal cases would appear even under the proposal, while emphasizing job training and continued public assistance for the needy.
Mrs. Jane Churyp Dwyer chairs hostesses for the religious art show at the Bristol Art Museum. Assisting her are many named volunteers and staff including Mrs. C. Paul Bruno, Mrs. Richard Linns, Miss Mary Street, Col. Ruth Ni Briggs, Lt. Cdr. and Mrs. Alfred Shepard, Mrs. Dwye, Mrs. Irving Klofer, Mrs. M Stuart Barr, Miss Miriam McCaughey, Mrs. Louise Ruggiero, Mrs. Salvatore Gianola, and others. The exhibition runs through August 25 with continued staffing by Janet MacDougall, Mrs. Roswell Bosworth, and additional volunteers.
The Bristol museum hosts a small but ambitious show titled Religious Hire, featuring paintings, religious vestments, metalwork, wood carvings, illuminated manuscripts and more from sources including St. Michael's Church and Trinity College Dublin. Notable works include Madonna with Angelica loaned by Mr. Miller, a Book of Kells copy, and a Christ oil praised by the writer. Curated by Miss Margaret Nerone, the exhibit runs until August 25 with strong support from the local Portuguese-American community.
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