Too Much Government Then and Now on Prices and Hours
Opinion piece contrasts a 1955 Rhode Island barbershop rule with Massachusetts gasoline price controls. It argues government overreach limits free enterprise and may invite coercive practices by vested interests. It cautions against expanding government power and favors minimal state intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Spuit
Hitler
Germany
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Christian Science Monitor
Boston
Community Christmas Activities Highlight Bristol Town
Local residents attend parties at the Lobster Pot and Warren Baptist Church while families announce births and college news. Bryants College and Harvard students return home for two week holidays as scouts and civic groups plan Christmas events and fundraisers across Bristol.
Five Day Weather Forecast From Hillsgrove Station
The forecast predicts temperatures 8 to 12 degrees below normal through Sunday with cold conditions persisting most days and a slight moderation late Friday and Saturday. Providence normals are 30/37/22, with light precipitation likely as snow late Friday or Saturday in Northern and Southern New England. Tides and sunrises follow typical patterns for the period.
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U.S
Hillsgrove
Providence
New England
Rock n Roll Dance and Local Bridge Events Listed
A dated notice lists upcoming social events and fundraisers. The Rock n Roll Dance on January 7 at Independent Hall is hosted by the Tri Town Cavaliers of Bristol County. Other events include a Midwinter Bridge on January 10 by the Mother’s Club, a Valentine Bridge February 9 by Trinity Church Women’s Guild, a Hope Circle No 70 Bridge February 7 at St Mary’s, and a Dinner Dance February 11 by Our Lady of Mt Carmel Altar Society at the Midway.
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Tri-Town Cavaliers
Bristol County
Independent Hall
Midwinter Bridge
Mother's Club of Our Lady of
Card of Thanks for Joseph Rego Sr
The family of Joseph Rego Sr thanks friends relatives and neighbors for sympathy during their bereavement and for the numerous floral arrangements and spiritual bouquets Portsmouth Rhode Island
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Joseph Rego
Portsmouth
Obituary Irene Griffin former Mrs Thomas Murphy
Irene Griffin 42 of 56 Warren Street Faniver died Sunday after a long illness. She leaves her husband Thomas Griffin and children Elkin Murphy, Patricia and Marygaret, plus two brothers Francis Joe and Carlton Murphy. Funeral from Harrington Funeral Home Fall River tomorrow at 10 am with a requiem Mass at St Peter and Paul Church. Calling hours 2-4 and 7-10.
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Irene Griffin
Thomas Griffin
Irene M P Murphy
Warren Street
Faniver
Pawan
Giriffan
Parke Carr
Snes
Kane
Tier Taetheg
Elkin T
Orree
Ealeen Patricia
Marygaret
Francis Joe
Carlton Murphy
Fall River
Harrington
Plymouth Avenue
St Peter and Paul Church
Funeral for Joseph Marshall Jr in local church
The funeral for 55 year old Joseph M Marshall Jr of 161 Franklin Street was held at 8 am from his sister Mrs Josephine Silvia’s home and a 9 am Mass at St Elizabeth Church. Father Rocha led the service with deacons and priests assisting. committal prayers followed at St Mary’s Cemetery. Marshall, born February 8 1900, was survived by his widow two sons a daughter six brothers and five sisters, with former employments and local affiliations noted.
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Joseph Marshall, JR
Joseph M Marshall, Jr
Franklin Street
Josephine Silvia
Charles Street
St Elizabeth’s Church
Henrique Rocha
Joaquin Lawrence
Lawrence Avila
Bearcys
Manuel Marshall Joseph Silvia
Joseph Sylvan
Kenneth Viera
Joseph ‘Terra, Jr
Twilight League
Joseph M Marshall
Robert Marshall
Mary Rodericks
John M
Frank M
Manuel
Anthony
Naugatuck
Conn
Charles
Thomaston
Mary Silvia
Josephine Sylvia
Rose Reynolds
Palmira Cooper
Marion Salvaggio
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Ita
Little Town
Jo S Ft
Marian Gomes
Bourne Street
Rhode Island Hospital
Frederick A. Sutcliffe
Hope
Warren Baptist Church
Arthur Newman
Satelife
Cgladys
Mia Raymond Th
Tonet
Craig
Gilady Mickle
Llewellyn Conalin
Edwin E. Willams
Mary Virginia Bernard
James Bernard
380 High Street
Bryant College of Business Administration
Peter Kinder
Joseph Kinder
Walley Street
Harvard University
Karen
Radcliffe
William Ferreira
First School Street
Rosalyn Marie
Lying In Hospital, Providence
John Schiniger
Battery “C" Ring Nco Club
Melcom Wilcox
Mc Michael Topazio
Set
Arturo Topazio
Wilson H. Luther Jr
Roberta
Wilson
Bristol
American Legion
Forty & Licht
Riverside Post
Willett Avenue
Riverside Voyageurs
DeWolf
First Congregational Church
Girl Scouts of the
Coolumbine
St Michael's Parish House
Santa Claus
Aurora Carvalho
Jessie Rebello
Anthony da Ponte
Sheraton-Biltmore
Manuel Alves de Carvalho
Portugal
DeCarvalho
Ralph Farle, Jr
Newport Naval Base
Hal Kopp
University of R. I
Rotary Club
White Rail
John L. Burke
Sue Rene
Frank O. Rene
St Mary’s College, Notre Dame
Janet Jannsen
University of Connecticut
Thomas C. Jannsen
Constitution Street
Deborah Adams
Thomas D Adams
Burton Street
Northfield School For Girls
Kingsmen
Scout Hall
Franktin
Hope Streets
Jean Wurster
Proennix
Sorsy
Avon Cosmetics
Bristol Phoenix
Florida
Down Town
Cape Cod
Wood Street
Hope Street
Frank Digiera
Wilhan
Anchester
Sunnyside Avenue
Bkr
Chim News
Insurance
Orlando
Bishano Reproas
trey E L_ Watson Co. Inc
DaPontes
DaPonte's
Baker Street
Ralph's
Ralph Caizzi
State Street
Winecombe
Robeson Street
Anderson
Manny
Warren
Barrington
Matin Street
Mickey Spillane
Lana Turner
Edmund Purdom IN
Prodigal
Seigal St
Mt. Hope Ave
Pete Grimo
Mac Vivetros
Wardwell
Wliber Company
Bristol Aerie
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Happy Vew
Joseph Masato
Franklin St
Sunnyside
Turkey
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