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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1951
Page
2
A Paris dispatch analyzes a Communist communiqué describing a staged four step approach: protest then investigation then consultations then settlement. It argues the sequence buys time and fatigues opponents, masking a planned offensive once fatigue sets in.
Lawrence Tibbett, famed Metropolitan Opera star, appears in the John Colton Clemence Randolph adaptation of Somerset Maugham's Rain at the Newport Casino Theatre. Elsbeth Hofmann leads the cast as Sadie Thompson with Sylvia Syms, Al Thaler and others in the supporting lineup.
Charles F Dimond and neighbors fished at Prudence south end catching 42 soup. Anthony E Agatiello to speak at Rotary noon at White Rail. Miss Emily Garvin and Miss Barbara Foster back from Camp Hoffman. A baby girl Sandra Ann born Aug 10 to Ernest C Hedrick and spouse at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Several residents noted promotions and service including John A Sousa Jr now sergeant at Ladd AFB Alaska and Lt Commander Norman Hibbert recalled to active duty. Class of 1941 to hold 10th reunion Sept 2 at Midway Steak & Lobster House with committee. Seaman Julio Notarangelo serves aboard USS League Island in Far East support duties.
A brief item records flood relief donations including Bristol Rotary Club five dollars and a friend’s one hundred dollars totaling three hundred three dollars. The entry highlights community support for Red Cross flood relief efforts.
The Metropolitan Opera star has sung over seventy roles including Rigoletto and Otello and created notable performances in Falstaff Simon Boccanegra and Gianni Schicchi The Emperor Jones opera was written for him and he starred as the Pullman porter emperor He appeared in a full length motion picture musical Rogue Song and led a string of firsts on radio and television advancements in entertainment.
On September 2 a Defiance Hose Goolambake at Colt Farm, September 20 features St Marys Annual Bridge and Canasta Party at Midway House, and September 21 a Pops Concert at the First Congregational Church in the DeWolf Memorial Room hosted by the Women’s Guild.
A Bristol reader argues city leaders ignore available industrial zones including 45 000 sq ft on Burnside Street. He notes 32 000 sq ft remains unoccupied across historic plants like Burnside and Collins Aikman and urges leasing to attract new manufacturing, jobs, and prosperity.
About 500 spectators attended the annual water carnival at the town beach on Saturday. Highlights included an all girl water ballet the aquamaids led by Peggy Rebello and Aquamaniacs a five man act. Also featured were water skiers hydro plane racers diving exhibitions spear fishing and surfboarding lasting nearly two and a half hours. Red Cross safety director Carl V Slader praised the crowd with a well received water safety demonstration.
Frank J. Murphy the school committee man and Dr. Anthony J. Ramos the local dentist will appear before the town council at its next meeting to answer questions regarding fluoridation. There is no question of the merits of fluoridation.
The school board health sub-committee chairman said the product is a proven food supplement approved by the Rhode Island Department of Health the Public Health Service and the local health officer. He argued that ordinary citizens should weigh government trusted agencies against objections and decide whether to maintain the status quo or support the product.
Health officials and parent teacher groups advocate mandatory pre school medical checks to detect correctable problems such as vision and hearing defects, dental issues, obesity, anemia, and rheumatic fever. Early treatment improves school performance and reduces mislabeling of children with undetected disabilities.
The article contends that early correction of physical deformity or illness can prevent future academic difficulties. It urges a preschool examination as crucial during a pivotal life transition. A medically approved child is more likely to become a cooperative, adaptable student.
A veteran may file a VA claim but must prove insanity at the time of the act that led to the dishonorable discharge to establish eligibility for benefits. The right to file exists as a general privilege.
A September feature urges schools to embrace better breakfast with a five food pattern fruit cereal milk bread and butter. It cites surveys showing only one in five youngsters start school with a good breakfast and presents Crunchy Wheat Muffins as a sample recipe to boost alertness and performance.
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