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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1953
Page
2
An exchange in a hospital waiting room pits callers on who should give blood during air raid alerts. An elder notes every life matters and urges continual donations, while others stress hospital needs and front line risks. The scene underscores communal duty and urgency to donate.
Dr Samuel D Clark of this town was named area chairman of the United Negro College Fund of Rhode Island by William W White, RI Hospital Trust Co. vice president. The drive neared $5,000 in its first week as it funds scholarships for students at 31 member schools. White noted the Fund’s national goal is $1.5 million, with the balance raised by the schools themselves.
The article explains a secret player auction for Little League managers with lists one through four, bidding by points, and limits on age groups and pitching. It names teams like the Chips Plumbers Bobbins and Gourmets and notes points in treasury: Chips 16700 Plumbers 16000 Bobbins 18000 Gourmets 10500.
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