Right to Know in Open Meetings Debate Over Water Franchise
A public rights column argues for open meetings on the Bristol County Water Company franchise. It contends newspapers must report what occurs, who proposes actions, and what is said, asserting the people’s right to know from start to finish. It condemns officials restricting press access as contrary to the public interest.
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The
Tax
Bristol County Water Company
Water Company
Sam Jones
Inaugural Address Praises Eisenhower’s Leadership
The president took the oath yesterday and delivered a brief inaugural address that lauds his dignity sincerity and strength of character. The message pledges leadership for four more years and a peaceful prosperous path in world affairs as he invites fellowship with others who join the free world.
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Eisenhower
Free World
Japan Sets Five Year Textiles Quotas With United States
The Christian Science Monitor reports Japan will limit textile exports to the United States for five years. Tokyo will set an overall quota and cut exports of trouble causing types, notably teen and gingham fabrics. The move aims to avert broader tariff hikes while balancing US needs and Japan’s ally role.
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Christian Science Monitor
Japan
United States
Tokyo
Howe
America
United States Tariff Commission
Inaugural Souvenirs Available for 1957 U.S. Inauguration
Teen official souvenirs of a U S inauguration go on sale nationwide for the first time. The Official Inaugural Program shows President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon on the cover by Norman Rockwell in four colors. The front of the Inaugural Medal features the heads of both leaders, sizing 3 1/2 inches, in bronze, priced $27.50 postpaid. Orders to Inaugural Committee 1957 Washington D C.
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U. S
Eisenhower
Nixon
Norman Rockwell
Washington D, D.C
January events and fundraisers listed for polio drive
A historical listing shows multiple fundraisers and meetings from late January to early February. Items include a Friday cake sale for March of Dimes at Ferris Dry Goods, Saturday tag days for polio drive, a Bristol Narrows event, card party, ham and bean supper by First Baptist choir, spaghetti supper for Battery C NCO Club, YMCA annual meeting, polio drive auction, a special financial town meeting at Reynolds School Auditorium, a Rock N Roll dance by Kingsmen Bugle Corps, and an installation supper of St. Elizabeths Holy Name Society at the School Auditorium.
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Reynolds School
Kingsmen Bugle
St. Elizabeth's Holy Name Society
School
Bristol Phoenix craggy halter report at Post add
Local item notes a Bristol Phoenix matter at the Post address with a code and price reference of 93.00. The fragment mentions Second Street and an office or outlet, unclear specifics. Entities include Bristol and Post. Further readable details are limited in the OCR excerpt.
February Church Events At Midway And Reynolds School
The Altar Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel sponsors a ritual dinner dance at the Midway on February Saturday date. A beginners concert by the torte School band follows on February 15 at Reynolds School.
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Altar Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Torte School
Reynolds Schooi
Letters Praise Phoenix New Tabloid Format
Two readers from Pasadena and New York City compliment the Phoenix newspaper new tabloid style for readability. They endorse the change, note personal ties to home, and request extra editions marked as collector’s items to share with family.
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The
Phoenix
Frank E. McKeever
Pasadena
California
Pearl Dixon
New York
Cit
Cornerstones of Washington Monuments and Hidden Messages
A fragmented account outlines legends of cornerstone practices, including the Capitol and Treasury. It notes Thomas Casey Greene and others inspecting a monument shaft on July 4 before about 15 000 spectators, with engravings and coins inside. It questions if the White House has a cornerstone and what it contains, referencing historic searches and the tradition of placing era items in buildings.
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Thomas Casey Greene
Washington
Tiny the
Alexander Hamilton
Dolly Madison
George Washington Parke Custis
Martha Washington
George Washington
Capitol
U.S
Godey
Treasury
Andrew Jackson
Congress
White House
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