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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1952

Page

4

Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps Win New York Parade Honors

The Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps of Bristol New England impressed at the American Legion National Convention parade in New York. Thirty-nine members in uniform performed for over three million spectators earning praise from judges and attendees. They later competed in Triborough Stadium with a score of 81483, trailing Bayonne St Vincent’s Cadets who won with 90033. The group plans more marching contests and continues a regional fund drive to cover trip debts.

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Landlord Rent Controls Debate Highlights Shortage and Fair Returns

A resident argues for continued rent controls due to housing shortages and rising living costs. They warn landlords might raise rents excessively if controls end, risking tenants’ ability to afford basics. The speaker supports keeping controls tied to broader price and wage measures and calls for fair returns on real estate investments.

Lawn and Garden Field Day Tips and DDT Advice

Attendees praised the Lawn and Garden Field Day while offering constructive criticism for next year. Dr. DeFrance demonstrated lawn construction, detailing grading, soil preparation, rolling, fertilizing, and seeding. The article covers topsoil depth, smoothing, Kingston seed mix use, and measures against Japanese beetles with DDT and chlordane.

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