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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1942
Page
2
Soldiers abroad urge civilians to match their sacrifice by avoiding waste and laziness. Workers in war plants must maintain quality and health, as errors and careless habits cost materials worth thousands. Americans nationwide are called to support the war effort with disciplined effort and prudence at home.
A portrait of Christopher Morley explains his beard as a tribute to friend Felix Riesenberg and details his literary life. The piece notes Morley’s novel concept There fore, his brothers Frank and Felix Morley, his ambulance service in Africa, and his role as a Book-of-the-Month Club judge.
Emi lio Dilello enlists in the U S Navy from 13 Usher street. Several notices report furloughs and returns to duty for Navy and Army personnel. The Parish Aid Society postponed a Christmas party to January 4 and the Girl Scout Council moved its meeting due to holidays. Births and hospital observations include twins Viola and Vietta and Judith Ann Brown. The Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company plans a members only supper to honor a 100 year tradition. Captain Clark D Clark praises the Bristol Bundles for Buddies program during Christmas leave.
Several experienced automotive mechanics are sought for vital defense work at International Harvester located at 1200 N Main St Providence. Benefits include good pay, overtime and excellent working conditions. apply in person to discuss opportunities.
National Press in Washington reports on wartime controls and shortages. The piece notes cereals and citrus should be plentiful barring bad weather, with price ceilings for rayon hose and beet and cane molasses. It highlights women in plants, WW2 food measures, and efforts to reduce waste, with coffee rationing possible and pickle pack demands rising to over 8 million bushels.
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